Xanthophyllum borneense

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Xanthophyllum borneense
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. borneense
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum borneense

Xanthophyllum borneense is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for Borneo. [2]

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Description

Xanthophyllum borneense grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall. The bark is grey-green and smooth. The flowers are pale brownish, drying orange. The pale brown fruits are round to ovoid and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) in diameter. [2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum borneense is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is riverine forests and on hills, from sea-level to 300 metres (1,000 ft) altitude. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Xanthophyllum borneense Miq". The Plant List . Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum borneense Miq." (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. 239, 241. ISBN   978-983-2181-89-7 . Retrieved 17 March 2014.


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