Glycosmis superba
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Glycosmis superba is a plant of Borneo in the rue and citrus 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
- ^ "Glycosmis superba B.C.Stone". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Glycosmis superba B.C.Stone". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ a b c Jones, David T. (1995). "Glycosmis superba B.C.Stone" (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. 376, 379. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
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