Glycosmis macrantha
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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
- ^ a b "Glycosmis macrantha Merr". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Glycosmis macrantha Merr". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ a b c Jones, David T. (1995). "Glycosmis macrantha Merr." (PDF). 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. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
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