title: Glyptopetalum zeylanicum
text: # Glyptopetalum zeylanicum
  
  Glyptopetalum zeylanicum is a tree species in the family Celastraceae native to Peninsular India and Sri Lanka. The specific epithet zeylanicum refers to the species being native to the island of Sri Lanka.
  
  ## Description
  
  Glyptopetalum zeylanicum grows as a small understory tree up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall. Its branches are slender and pubescent.
  
  