Glyptopetalum quadrangulare

Glyptopetalum quadrangulare
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Celastrales
Family: Celastraceae
Subfamily: Celastroideae
Genus: Glyptopetalum
Species: G. quadrangulare
Binomial name
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare
Prain ex King[1]

Glyptopetalum quadrangulare is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet quadrangulare is from the Latin meaning "four-angled", referring to the winged twigs.[2]

Description

Glyptopetalum quadrangulare grows as a shrub or tree up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall with a diameter of up to 5 centimetres (2 in). The flowers are greenish-yellow. The roundish fruits measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Glyptopetalum quadrangulare grows naturally in Burma, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests.[2]

References

  1. "Glyptopetalum quadrangulare Prain ex King". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Glyptopetalum quadrangulare Prain ex King". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 122. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 16 May 2014.