Kingdom Plantae Family Rutaceae Tribe Clauseneae Scientific name Glycosmis longisepala Rank Species | Order Sapindales Subfamily Aurantioideae Subtribe Clauseninae Higher classification Glycosmis | |
Similar Glycosmis, Rutaceae, Glycosmis pentaphylla | ||
Glycosmis longisepala is a tree of Borneo in the rue and citrus family Rutaceae. The specific epithet longisepala is from the Latin meaning "long sepal".
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Description
Glycosmis longisepala grows as a small tree. The leaves measure up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. The subellipsoid fruits measure up to 0.75 cm (0.3 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Glycosmis longisepala is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Mount Pueh in Sarawak. Its habitat is forests from 1,000 m (3,300 ft) to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) altitude.
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