Glycosmis macrantha
Glycosmis macrantha | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Rutaceae |
Genus: | Glycosmis |
Species: | G. macrantha
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Binomial name | |
Glycosmis macrantha | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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[]
- ^ a b "Glycosmis macrantha Merr". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Glycosmis macrantha Merr". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ a b c Jones, David T. (1995). "Glycosmis macrantha Merr.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 375–376, 377. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
Categories:
- Glycosmis
- Trees of Borneo
- Endemic flora of Borneo
- Plants described in 1929
- Taxa named by Elmer Drew Merrill
- Rutaceae stubs
- Rosid tree stubs