| Xanthophyllum bicolor | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. bicolor |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum bicolor | |
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. [2]
Xanthophyllum bicolor grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 32 centimetres (10 in). The bark is dark brown and smooth. The flowers are yellowish-orange, drying to brown-orange. The round fruits are blue turning light brown and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter. [2]
Xanthophyllum bicolor is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests at low 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 borneense is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for Borneo.
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 ellipticum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ellipticum is from the Latin meaning "elliptical", referring to the leaves.
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 longum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet longum is from the Latin meaning "long", referring to the petioles.
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 nitidum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet nitidum is from the Latin meaning "shiny", referring to the leaf surfaces.
Xanthophyllum pachycarpon is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pachycarpon is from the Greek meaning "thick fruit", referring to the thick wall of the fruit.
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 pseudoadenotus is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pseudoadenotus is from the Greek, referring to the plant's resemblance to X. adenotus.
Xanthophyllum pulchrum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pulchrum is from the Latin meaning "beautiful", referring to the plant's appearance.
Xanthophyllum purpureum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet purpureum is from the Latin meaning "purple", referring to the flowers.
Xanthophyllum rectum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet rectum is from the Latin meaning "upright", referring to the inflorescences.
Xanthophyllum stipitatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet stipitatum is from the Latin meaning "stalked", referring to the ovary of the flower.
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 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.
Xanthophyllum vitellinum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet vitellinum is from the Latin meaning "egg-yolk yellow", referring to the colour of the flower petals.
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