Xanthophyllum lineare

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Xanthophyllum lineare
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. lineare
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum lineare
Synonyms [2]
  • Xanthophyllum adenotus var. lineareMeijden

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. [3]

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Description

Xanthophyllum lineare grows up to 7 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 9 centimetres (4 in). The smooth bark is brown or blackish. The flowers are pinkish or red. The light brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) in diameter. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum lineare is endemic to Borneo and known only from Sabah. Its habitat is stunted lowland rain forest growing on ultrabasic bedrock, from 200 metres (700 ft) to 800 metres (2,600 ft) elevation. [1]

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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 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".

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Xanthophyllum pedicellatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pedicellatum is from the Latin, referring to the long pedicel.

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References

  1. 1 2 Tanggaraju, S.; Tsen, S.; Sugau, J.; Nilus, R.; Maycock, C.R.; Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Matusin, Dg Ku Rozianah, M.; Mohd Yusof, Nur Adillah, M.Y.; Pereira, J.T. (2021). "Xanthophyllum lineare". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T136619642A136620000. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T136619642A136620000.en . Retrieved 5 April 2023.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. 1 2 "Xanthophyllum lineare (Meijden) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes". The Plant List . Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  3. 1 2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum lineare (Meijden) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes" (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. 260–261. ISBN   978-983-2181-89-7 . Retrieved 25 March 2014.


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