Glycosmis superba

Glycosmis superba
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Glycosmis
Species:
G. superba
Binomial name
Glycosmis superba

Glycosmis superba is a plant of Borneo in the family Rutaceae. The specific epithet superba is from the Latin meaning 'splendid', referring to the leaves.

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.

Distribution and habitat

Glycosmis superba is endemic to Borneo, where it is found in Brunei and Sarawak. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 100 m (300 ft) altitude.

References

  1. 1 2 IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2022). "Glycosmis superba". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T32107A215234565. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T32107A215234565.en.
  2. ↑ "Glycosmis superba". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 Jones, David T. (1995). "Glycosmis superba B.C.Stone". 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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2015.