Gluta laxiflora

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Gluta laxiflora
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Gluta
Species:
G. laxiflora
Binomial name
Gluta laxiflora

Gluta laxiflora is a tree of Borneo in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet laxiflora is from the Latin meaning "loose flowers", referring to the arrangement of the flowers.[2]

Description[]

Gluta laxiflora grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Its dark grey bark is scaly. The large leaves measure up to 19.5 cm (8 in) long. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 9 cm (4 in) long and are coloured brown or reddish brown.[2]

Distribution and habitat[]

Gluta laxiflora is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Gluta laxiflora Ridl.". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 Jul 2015 – via The Plant List.
  2. ^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Gluta laxiflora Ridl.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 26. ISBN 983-9592-56-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 19 Jul 2015.


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