Glycosmis chlorosperma is a plant in the family Rutaceae. The specific epithet chlorosperma means 'green seed'.
Description
Glycosmis chlorosperma grows as a shrub or small tree. The leaves are lanceolate to oblong and measure up to long, occasionally to . The , in , feature white flowers.
Varieties
The following varieties of Glycosmis chlorosperma are recognised:
- Glycosmis chlorosperma var. angustifolia â Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo
- Glycosmis chlorosperma var. bidiensis â Borneo (Sarawak)
- Glycosmis chlorosperma var. chlorosperma
- Glycosmis chlorosperma var. elmeri â Nicobar Islands, Borneo, Philippines
- Glycosmis chlorosperma var. lindleyana â Peninsular Malaysia
- Glycosmis chlorosperma var. macrorachis â Peninsular Malaysia
- Glycosmis chlorosperma var. paraphyllophora â Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand
Distribution and habitat
Glycosmis chlorosperma is native to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and maritime Southeast Asia. Its habitat is in lowland forests.
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