| Xanthophyllum rectum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. rectum |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum rectum | |
Xanthophyllum rectum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet rectum is from the Latin meaning "upright", referring to the inflorescences. [2]
Xanthophyllum rectum grows up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The smooth bark is pale grey. The dark brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) in diameter. [2]
Xanthophyllum rectum is endemic to Borneo and confined to Sarawak. Its habitats include kerangas and dipterocarp forests. [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 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.
Xanthophyllum borneense is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for Borneo.
Xanthophyllum contractum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet contractum is from the Latin meaning "contracted", referring to short inflorescences and short fruit stalks.
Xanthophyllum flavescens is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet flavescens is from the Latin meaning "becoming yellow", 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 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 pedicellatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pedicellatum is from the Latin, referring to the long pedicel.
Xanthophyllum reflexum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet reflexum is from the Latin meaning "bent backwards", referring to the flower petals.
Xanthophyllum resupinatum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet resupinatum is from the Latin meaning "upside-down appearance", referring to the leaves.
Xanthophyllum reticulatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet reticulatum is from the Latin meaning "netted", referring to the leaf veins.
Xanthophyllum rufum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet rufum is from the Latin meaning "reddish", referring to the colour of the twig hairs.
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 trichocladum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet trichocladum is from the Greek meaning "hairy twig".
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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