Glyptopetalum palawanense
| Glyptopetalum palawanense | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Glyptopetalum |
| Species: | G. palawanense |
| Binomial name | |
| Glyptopetalum palawanense Merr.[2] | |
Glyptopetalum palawanense is a tree in the staff vine family Celastraceae. The specific epithet palawanense refers to the species being native to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.[3]
Description
Glyptopetalum palawanense grows as a small tree up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall. Its twigs are coloured grey-green. The roundish fruits measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Glyptopetalum palawanense grows naturally in Palawan and in neighbouring Sabah in Borneo. Its habitat is coastal ridges.[3]
References
- ↑ "Glyptopetalum palawanense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 1998. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ↑ "Glyptopetalum palawanense Merr.". The Plant List. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- 1 2 3 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Glyptopetalum palawanense Merr." (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. p. 121. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
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