Xanthophyllum longum
Xanthophyllum longum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet longum is from the Latin meaning "long", referring to the petioles.[2]
| Xanthophyllum longum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. longum |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum longum | |
Description
Xanthophyllum longum grows up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimetres (4 in). The bark is pale greenish or blackish. The brownish fruits are round and measure up to 1.7 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum longum is endemic to Borneo and known only from Sabah. Its habitat is lowland forests.[2]
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References
- "Xanthophyllum longum W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum longum W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes" (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. p. 261. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
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