Glycosmis superba
| Glycosmis superba | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Subfamily: | Aurantioideae |
| Tribe: | Clauseneae |
| Subtribe: | Clauseninae |
| Genus: | Glycosmis |
| Species: | G. superba |
| Binomial name | |
| Glycosmis superba B.C.Stone[1][2] | |
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 (GRIN). Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 Jones, David T. (1995). "Glycosmis superba B.C.Stone" (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. 376, 379. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
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