Biology:Anisophyllea globosa

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Anisophyllea globosa
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Anisophylleaceae
Genus: Anisophyllea
Species:
A. globosa
Binomial name
Anisophyllea globosa
Madani[2]

Anisophyllea globosa is a tree of Borneo in the family Anisophylleaceae. The specific epithet globosa is from the Latin meaning "round", referring to the fruits.[3]

Description

Anisophyllea globosa grows as a small tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The bark is smooth. The round fruits measure up to 5.5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Anisophyllea globosa is endemic to Borneo, where it is likely confined to Sabah. Its habitat is lowland secondary vegetation at around 50 m (200 ft) altitude.[3]

References

  1. Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Lee, Y.L.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Pereira, J.T.; Sugau, J. et al. (2019). "Anisophyllea globosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T37684A136325351. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T37684A136325351.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/37684/136325351. Retrieved 13 November 2021. 
  2. "Anisophyllea globosa Madani". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2640297. Retrieved 23 May 2015. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Wong, K. M.; Madani, L. (1995). "Anisophyllea globosa Madani". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 20, 22. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 23 May 2015. 

Wikidata ☰ Q4765388 entry