Biology:Glycosmis macrantha

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Glycosmis macrantha
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Glycosmis
Species:
G. macrantha
Binomial name
Glycosmis macrantha
Merr.[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Glycosmis oliveri Stapf ex Ridl.

Glycosmis macrantha is a tree of Borneo in the family Rutaceae. The specific epithet macrantha is from the Greek meaning "large flower".[3]

Description

Glycosmis macrantha grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The large flowers are whitish in colour. The ovoid fruits measure up to 1 cm (0.4 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Glycosmis macrantha is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests, and sometimes in disturbed habitats, from sea-level to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) altitude.[3]

References

  1. IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2022). "Glycosmis macrantha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T215235429A215235431. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/215235429/215235431. Retrieved 15 December 2023. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Glycosmis macrantha" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/773770-1. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Jones, David T. (1995). "Glycosmis macrantha Merr.". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 375–376, 377. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 23 May 2015. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15394981 entry