| Xanthophyllum tardicrescens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. tardicrescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum tardicrescens | |
Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet tardicrescens is from the Latin meaning "slowly growing", referring to the twigs. [2]
Xanthophyllum tardicrescens grows up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 6 centimetres (2 in). The flowers are white, drying yellowish orange. The round fruits are yellowish green. [2]
Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest. [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 brevipes is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet brevipes is from the Latin meaning "short foot", referring to the short petiole of the leaves.
Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ceraceifolium means "waxy leaf", referring to the appearance of the leaves.
Xanthophyllum clovis is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet clovis is from the French meaning "nail" or "clove", referring to the clove-like appearance of the buds.
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 ferrugineum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ferrugineum is from the Latin meaning "rust-coloured", referring to the inflorescences.
Xanthophyllum heterophyllum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet heterophyllum is from the Greek meaning "different leaf", referring to the leaf-like appearance of the axillary buds.
Xanthophyllum impressum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet impressum is from the Latin meaning "impressed", referring to the enclosed position of the axillary buds.
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 montanum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet montanum is from the Latin meaning "mountainous", referring to the tree's habitat.
Xanthophyllum neglectum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet neglectum is from the Latin meaning "neglected", referring to how the species has been long overlooked.
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 parvifolium is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet parvifolium is from the Latin meaning "small leaves".
Xanthophyllum pauciflorum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pauciflorum is from the Latin meaning "few flowers", referring to the inflorescences.
Xanthophyllum pedicellatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pedicellatum is from the Latin, referring to the long pedicel.
Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pseudoadenotus is from the Greek, referring to the plant's resemblance to X. adenotus.
Xanthophyllum ramiflorum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ramiflorum is from the Latin meaning "flowering on the branches".
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 subcoriaceum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet subcoriaceum is from the Latin meaning "somewhat leathery", referring to the leaves.
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