Xanthophyllum ovatifolium
Xanthophyllum ovatifolium is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ovatifolium is from the Latin meaning "egg-shaped leaf".[2]
| Xanthophyllum ovatifolium | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. ovatifolium |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum ovatifolium | |
Description
Xanthophyllum ovatifolium has unbranched inflorescences bearing four to six flowers. The flowers are white, drying pale brownish.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum ovatifolium grows naturally in Borneo where it is confined to Sarawak. It may also grow in Sumatra but is considered unlikely there.[2]
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References
- "Xanthophyllum ovatifolium Chodat". The Plant List. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum ovatifolium Chodat" (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. 266–267. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
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