''Schuurmansiella'' is a monotypic genus of plant in the family Ochnaceae. ''

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'' recognises the single species ''Schuurmansiella angustifolia''. The

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' is from the Latin meaning "narrow leaf".

Description

''Schuurmansiella angustifolia'' grows as a shrub up to tall. The flowers are white with a pink base. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

''Schuurmansiella angustifolia'' is endemic to Borneo and confined to western Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland, mainly

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, forests from sea-level to altitude.

References

Ochnaceae Monotypic Malpighiales genera Endemic flora of Borneo Flora of Sarawak {{Malpighiales-stub