title: Glyptopetalum palawanense
text: # Glyptopetalum palawanense
  
  Glyptopetalum palawanense is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet palawanense refers to the species being native to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.
  
  ## Description
  
  Glyptopetalum palawanense grows as a small tree up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall. Its twigs are coloured grey-green. The roundish fruits measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) long.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Glyptopetalum palawanense grows naturally in Palawan and in neighbouring Sabah in Borneo. Its habitat is coastal ridges.
  
  