Glycosmis chlorosperma


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 – Peninsular Malaysia, BorneoGlycosmis chlorosperma var. bidiensis – Borneo Glycosmis chlorosperma var. chlorospermaGlycosmis chlorosperma var. elmeri – Nicobar Islands, Borneo, PhilippinesGlycosmis chlorosperma var. lindleyana – Peninsular MalaysiaGlycosmis chlorosperma var. macrorachis – Peninsular MalaysiaGlycosmis chlorosperma var. paraphyllophora – 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.