Xanthophyllum obscurum
Xanthophyllum obscurum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet obscurum is from the Latin meaning "dark", referring to the dark colour of the dried flowers and fruits.[2]
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Polygalaceae |
Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
Species: | X. obscurum |
Binomial name | |
Xanthophyllum obscurum | |
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Description
Xanthophyllum obscurum grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 55 centimetres (20 in). The smooth bark is pale and brown-grey. The flowers are white or purple. The edible, round fruits are brown or blackish and measure up to 14 cm (6 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum obscurum grows naturally in southern Thailand and western Malesia. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and lower montane forests from sea-level to 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.[2]
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References
- "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn". The Plant List. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn." (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. 265–266. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
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