Glycosmis lanceolata

Glycosmis lanceolata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Glycosmis
Species:
G. lanceolata
Binomial name
Glycosmis lanceolata
Synonyms[2]
  • Sclerostylis lanceolata Blume
  • Glycosmis angularis Elmer
  • Glycosmis hainanensis C.C.Huang
  • Glycosmis montana Pierre
  • Glycosmis simplicifolia Spreng.
  • Glycosmis zippelii B.C.Stone
  • Helie lanceolata M.Roem.

Glycosmis lanceolata is a plant in the family Rutaceae. The specific epithet lanceolata means 'spear-shaped', referring to the leaves.[3]

Description

Glycosmis lanceolata grows as a shrub or as a tree up to 18 m (60 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter to 25 cm (10 in). The shiny bark is cracked. The leaves are oblanceolate to ovate to oblong and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences, in panicles, feature small pentamerous flowers. The fruits are round.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Glycosmis lanceolata is native to China (Hainan), Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, the Philippines, Borneo, Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Its habitat is in lowland forests.[1]

Conservation

Glycosmis lanceolata has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. The species is found across an extensive area. The species is extinct in Singapore.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Oldfield, S. (2020). "Glycosmis lanceolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T149658546A149822441. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T149658546A149822441.en. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Glycosmis lanceolata (Blume) D.Dietr". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b Jones, David T. (1995). "Glycosmis Corrêa". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 374–375. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.