Glycosmis macrantha

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Glycosmis macrantha
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Glycosmis
Species:
G. macrantha
Binomial name
Glycosmis macrantha
Synonyms [2]

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

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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]

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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. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Glycosmis macrantha". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 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.