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Glycosmis macrantha

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Rutaceae

Tribe
  
Clauseneae

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Sapindales

Subfamily
  
Aurantioideae

Subtribe
  
Clauseninae

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Glycosmis macrantha is a tree of Borneo in the rue and citrus family Rutaceae. The specific epithet macrantha is from the Greek meaning "large flower".

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Description

Glycosmis macrantha grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The large flowers are whitish in colour. The ovoid fruits measure up to 1 cm (0.4 in) long.

Distribution and habitat

Glycosmis macrantha is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests, and sometimes in disturbed habitats, from sea-level to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) altitude.

References

Glycosmis macrantha Wikipedia