| Xanthophyllum amoenum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. amoenum |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum amoenum Chodat | |
Xanthophyllum amoenum is a plant species in the family Polygalaceae. Common names include langgir or shampoo fruit. [1]
Xanthophyllum amoenum is a fruit-bearing tree that can grow up to 35 m (115 ft) tall. The beige-colored and round fruits are around 7 cm (2.8 in) large, having a thick rind and a sweet white flesh. [2]
Xanthophyllum amoenum is native to South-East Asia and grows in Indonesia. They tend to grow in swamps or dipterocarp secondary forests. [1]
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