| Glycosmis superba | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Glycosmis |
| Species: | G. superba
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| Binomial name | |
| Glycosmis superba | |
Glycosmis superba is a plant of Borneo in the family Rutaceae. The specific epithet superba is from the Latin meaning "splendid", referring to the leaves.[3]
Description
Glycosmis superba grows as a shrub or small tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The large leaves measure up to 33 cm (13 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Glycosmis superba is endemic to Borneo, where it is found in Brunei and Sarawak.[1] Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 100 m (300 ft) altitude.[3]
References
- ^ a b IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group & & Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2022). "Glycosmis superba". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T32107A215234565. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Glycosmis superba". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Jones, David T. (1995). "Glycosmis superba B.C.Stone". 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. pp. 376, 379. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
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