Glyptopetalum quadrangulare

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Glyptopetalum quadrangulare
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Celastrales
Family: Celastraceae
Genus: Glyptopetalum
Species:
G. quadrangulare
Binomial name
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare

Glyptopetalum quadrangulare is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet quadrangulare means 'four-angled', referring to the winged twigs. [3]

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Description

Glyptopetalum quadrangulare grows as a shrub or tree up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall with a diameter of up to 5 centimetres (2 in). The flowers are greenish-yellow. The roundish fruits measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Glyptopetalum quadrangulare grows naturally in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. [1] Its habitat is lowland forests. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Oldfield, S. (2021). "Glyptopetalum quadrangulare". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021 e.T34509A149814882. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Glyptopetalum quadrangulare". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Glyptopetalum quadrangulare Prain ex King". 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. p. 122. ISBN   983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
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