Anisophyllea globosa

Anisophyllea globosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Anisophylleaceae
Genus: Anisophyllea
Species: A. globosa
Binomial name
Anisophyllea globosa
Madani[2]

Anisophyllea globosa is a tree of Borneo in the family Anisophylleaceae. The specific epithet globosa is from the Latin meaning "round", referring to the fruits.[3]

Description

Anisophyllea globosa grows as a small tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The bark is smooth. The round fruits measure up to 5.5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Anisophyllea globosa is endemic to Borneo, where it is likely confined to Sabah. Its habitat is lowland secondary vegetation at around 50 m (200 ft) altitude.[3]

References

  1. "Anisophyllea globosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 1998. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  2. "Anisophyllea globosa Madani". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 Wong, K. M.; Madani, L. (1995). "Anisophyllea globosa Madani" (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. 20, 22. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 23 May 2015.


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