Xanthophyllum ecarinatum

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

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 (or carina). [2]

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Description

Xanthophyllum ecarinatum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 16 centimetres (6 in). The smooth bark is pale grey or brown. When fresh, the flowers are white. The edible fruits are ellipsoid, coloured orange to dark brown and measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long. [2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum ecarinatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,250 metres (4,000 ft) altitude. [2]

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References

  1. "Xanthophyllum ecarinatum Chodat". The Plant List . Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum ecarinatum Chodat" (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). Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 247–248. ISBN   978-983-2181-89-7 . Retrieved 20 March 2014.