Glycosmis superba

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Glycosmis superba
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Glycosmis
Species:
G. superba
Binomial name
Glycosmis superba

Glycosmis superba is a plant of Borneo in the family Rutaceae. The specific epithet superba is from the Latin meaning "splendid", referring to the leaves.[3]

Description[]

Glycosmis superba grows as a shrub or small tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The large leaves measure up to 33 cm (13 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat[]

Glycosmis superba is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 100 m (300 ft) altitude.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Glycosmis superba B.C.Stone". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Glycosmis superba B.C.Stone". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Jones, David T. (1995). "Glycosmis superba B.C.Stone". 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. 376, 379. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2015.


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