Glycosmis macrantha
| Glycosmis macrantha | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Subfamily: | Aurantioideae |
| Tribe: | Clauseneae |
| Subtribe: | Clauseninae |
| Genus: | Glycosmis |
| Species: | G. macrantha |
| Binomial name | |
| Glycosmis macrantha Merr.[1][2] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Glycosmis macrantha is a tree of Borneo in the rue and citrus 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 2 "Glycosmis macrantha Merr.". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ↑ "Glycosmis macrantha Merr.". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 Jones, David T. (1995). "Glycosmis macrantha Merr." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 375–376, 377. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
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