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 | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Anisophylleaceae |
| Genus: | Anisophyllea |
| Species: | A. globosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Anisophyllea globosa | |
Description
editAnisophyllea 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
editAnisophyllea 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Anisophyllea globosa Madani". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ a b c 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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