| Xanthophyllum beccarianum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. beccarianum |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum beccarianum | |
Xanthophyllum beccarianum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari. [2]
Xanthophyllum beccarianum grows up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 17 centimetres (7 in). The bark is grey-green and smooth. The flowers are orange-red when dry. The round fruits measure up to 1.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. [2]
Xanthophyllum beccarianum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude. [2]
Xanthophyllum is a genus of about 109 species of trees and shrubs, of the plant family Polygalaceae;. The generic name is from the Greek meaning "yellow leaf", referring to how the leaves are often yellow when dry. In Borneo it is known as minyak berok in Malay or nyalin in the Iban language.
Xanthophyllum bicolor is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet bicolor is from the Latin meaning "two-coloured", referring to the different colours of the leaf and petiole.
Xanthophyllum borneense is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for Borneo.
Xanthophyllum brachystachyum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet brachystachyum is from the Greek meaning "short spike", referring to the shortness of the inflorescence.
Xanthophyllum brevipes is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet brevipes is from the Latin meaning "short foot", referring to the short petiole of the leaves.
Xanthophyllum ecarinatum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ecarinatum is from the Latin meaning "not keeled", referring to the fact that the petals do not form the shape of a boat.
Xanthophyllum havilandii is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the naturalist George Darby Haviland.
Xanthophyllum lineare is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet lineare is from the Latin meaning "line", referring to the linear shape of the leaves.
Xanthophyllum montanum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet montanum is from the Latin meaning "mountainous", referring to the tree's habitat.
Xanthophyllum nigricans is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet nigricans is from the Latin meaning "blackish", referring to the drying of plant parts.
Xanthophyllum nitidum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet nitidum is from the Latin meaning "shiny", referring to the leaf surfaces.
Xanthophyllum parvifolium is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet parvifolium is from the Latin meaning "small leaves".
Xanthophyllum pauciflorum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pauciflorum is from the Latin meaning "few flowers", referring to the inflorescences.
Xanthophyllum penibukanense is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the village of Penibukan in Malaysia's Sabah state.
Xanthophyllum reticulatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet reticulatum is from the Latin meaning "netted", referring to the leaf veins.
Xanthophyllum schizocarpon is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet schizocarpon is from the Greek meaning "split fruit", referring to the deeply furrowed fruit.
Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet subcoriaceum is from the Latin meaning "somewhat leathery", referring to the leaves.
Xanthophyllum tenue is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet tenue is from the Latin meaning "slender", referring to the twigs.
Xanthophyllum trichocladum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet trichocladum is from the Greek meaning "hairy twig".
Xanthophyllum velutinum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet velutinum is from the Latin meaning "velvety", referring to the twig and leaf undersides.
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