Glochidion zeylanicum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus: | Glochidion |
| Species: | G. zeylanicum |
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Glochidion zeylanicum is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a shrub or tree which ranges from the Indian subcontinent through Indochina, southern China, Taiwan, Japan, Malesia, and Papuasia to northern Australia and Vanuatu.[2]
The species was first described as Diasperus zeylanicus by Joseph Gaertner in 1791. In 1824 Adrien-Henri de Jussieu placed it in genus Glochidion as Glochidion zeylanicum.[2]
The species has a wide distribution and a large population. The IUCN assesses its conservation status as least concern.[1]
Varieties
Five varieties are accepted.[2]
- Glochidion zeylanicum var. arborescens (Blume) Chakrab. & M.Gangop.
- Glochidion zeylanicum var. arunachalense Chakrab. & M.Gangop.
- Glochidion zeylanicum var. paucicarpum Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr.
- Glochidion zeylanicum var. tomentosum (Dalzell) Trimen
- Glochidion zeylanicum var. zeylanicum
References
- ^ a b Ye, J., Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group. 2019. Glochidion zeylanicum. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T147646560A147646562. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T147646560A147646562.en. Accessed 27 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Glochidion zeylanicum (Gaertn.) A.Juss. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 June 2024.