Anisophyllea globosa

Anisophyllea globosa is a tree of Borneo in the family Anisophylleaceae. The specific epithet globosa is from the Latin meaning "round", referring to the fruits.[3]

Anisophyllea globosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Anisophylleaceae
Genus: Anisophyllea
Species:
A. globosa
Binomial name
Anisophyllea globosa
Madani[2]

Description

Anisophyllea globosa grows as a small tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The bark is smooth. The round fruits measure up to 5.5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Anisophyllea globosa is endemic to Borneo, where it is likely confined to Sabah. Its habitat is lowland secondary vegetation at around 50 m (200 ft) altitude.[3]

References

  1. Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Lee, Y.L.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Pereira, J.T.; Sugau, J.; Tanggaraju, S.; Tsen, S.; Hoo, P.K. (2019). "Anisophyllea globosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T37684A136325351. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T37684A136325351.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. "Anisophyllea globosa Madani". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  3. Wong, K. M.; Madani, L. (1995). "Anisophyllea globosa Madani". 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. 20, 22. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2015.


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