Kingdom Plantae Family Celastraceae Scientific name Glyptopetalum palawanense | Order Celastrales Genus Glyptopetalum Rank Species | |
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.
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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.
Distribution and habitat
Glyptopetalum palawanense grows naturally in Palawan and in neighbouring Sabah in Borneo. Its habitat is coastal ridges.
References
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