Xanthophyllum heterophyllum

Xanthophyllum heterophyllum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet heterophyllum is from the Greek meaning "different leaf", referring to the leaf-like appearance of the axillary buds.[2]

Xanthophyllum heterophyllum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. heterophyllum
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum heterophyllum
Meijden[1]

Description

Xanthophyllum heterophyllum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The smooth bark is greyish or yellowish. The brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum heterophyllum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests but can occur at up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude.[2]

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References

  1. "Xanthophyllum heterophyllum Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  2. De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum heterophyllum Meijden" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 256, 257–258. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 25 March 2014.


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