Xanthophyllum reflexum
Xanthophyllum reflexum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet reflexum is from the Latin meaning "bent backwards", referring to the flower petals.[2]
Xanthophyllum reflexum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Polygalaceae |
Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
Species: | X. reflexum |
Binomial name | |
Xanthophyllum reflexum Meijden[1] | |
Description
Xanthophyllum reflexum grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (10 in). The smooth bark is whitish brown or greenish yellow. The flowers are yellowish white, drying dark red.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum reflexum is endemic to Borneo and confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest.[2]
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References
- "Xanthophyllum reflexum Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum reflexum 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. 278, 280. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
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