Gluema korupensis is a species of tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is found mostly in Korup National Park in southwestern Cameroon.[2][3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Gluema |
| Species: | G. korupensis
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Description
editThe description of the tree is that it can up to 42 meters tall. The wood has a reddish-brown color and has a density of 0.92 g/ cm3. The bark is light brown with some darker brown, irregularly shaped flakes. The fruit of the tree is covered on hair. The seeds are brown, glossy, and have a seed scar across the entire seed.[4]
References
edit- ^ Cheek, M.; van der Burgt, X. (2017). "Gluema korupensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T110084952A110084954. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T110084952A110084954.en. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ "Gluema korupensis Burgt - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Gluema korupensis Burgt | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ van der Burgt, Xander M.; Newbery, David M. (2006). "Gluema korupensis (Sapotaceae), a New Tree Species from Korup National Park, Cameroon". Kew Bulletin. 61 (1): 79–84. ISSN 0075-5974. JSTOR 20443247.
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