Glyptopetalum quadrangulare
| Glyptopetalum quadrangulare | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Subfamily: | Celastroideae |
| Genus: | Glyptopetalum |
| Species: | G. quadrangulare |
| Binomial name | |
| Glyptopetalum quadrangulare Prain ex King[1] | |
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet quadrangulare is from the Latin meaning "four-angled", referring to the winged twigs.[2]
Description
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare grows as a shrub or tree up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall with a diameter of up to 5 centimetres (2 in). The flowers are greenish-yellow. The roundish fruits measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare grows naturally in Burma, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests.[2]
References
- ↑ "Glyptopetalum quadrangulare Prain ex King". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Glyptopetalum quadrangulare Prain ex King" (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. 122. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
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