| Xanthophyllum brachystachyum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. brachystachyum |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum brachystachyum | |
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. [2]
Xanthophyllum brachystachyum grows up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 9 centimetres (4 in). The smooth bark is grey-green or whitish. The flowers are purplish, drying orange-brown. The pale brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. [2]
Xanthophyllum brachystachyum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from 500 metres (1,600 ft) to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude. [2]
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