Glyptopetalum quadrangulare | |
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Conservation status | |
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Celastrales |
Family: | Celastraceae |
Genus: | Glyptopetalum |
Species: | G. quadrangulare |
Binomial name | |
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare Prain ex King |
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet quadrangulare means 'four-angled', referring to the winged twigs.
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.
Distribution and habitat
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare grows naturally in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests.
References
- ^ Oldfield, S. (2021). "Glyptopetalum quadrangulare". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T34509A149814882. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- "Glyptopetalum quadrangulare". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Glyptopetalum quadrangulare Prain ex King". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 122. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Glyptopetalum quadrangulare |
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