Glycosmis chlorosperma explained

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, Borneo
• Glycosmis chlorosperma var. bidiensis – Borneo (Sarawak)
• Glycosmis chlorosperma var. chlorosperma
• Glycosmis chlorosperma var. elmeri – Nicobar Islands, Borneo, Philippines
• Glycosmis chlorosperma var. lindleyana – Peninsular Malaysia
• Glycosmis chlorosperma var. macrorachis – Peninsular Malaysia
• Glycosmis 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.