| Xanthophyllum tenue | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. tenue |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum tenue | |
Xanthophyllum tenue is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet tenue is from the Latin meaning "slender", referring to the twigs. [2]
Xanthophyllum tenue grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The smooth bark is greyish or pale brown. The flowers are yellowish or white, drying orange. The round fruits are pale greenish brown and measure up to 1.9 cm (1 in) in diameter. [2]
Xanthophyllum tenue is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and lower montane forests from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude. [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 borneense is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for Borneo.
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.
Xanthophyllum adenotus is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet adenotus is from the Greek meaning "gland", referring to the leaf glands.
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.
Xanthophyllum ellipticum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ellipticum is from the Latin meaning "elliptical", referring to the leaves.
Xanthophyllum havilandii is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the naturalist George Darby Haviland.
Xanthophyllum macrophyllum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet macrophyllum is from the Greek meaning "large leaf".
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 obscurum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet obscurum is from the Latin meaning "dark", referring to the dark colour of the dried flowers and fruits.
Xanthophyllum parvifolium is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet parvifolium is from the Latin meaning "small leaves".
Xanthophyllum pulchrum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pulchrum is from the Latin meaning "beautiful", referring to the plant's appearance.
Xanthophyllum purpureum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet purpureum is from the Latin meaning "purple", referring to the flowers.
Xanthophyllum ramiflorum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ramiflorum is from the Latin meaning "flowering on the branches".
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 schizocarpon is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet schizocarpon is from the Greek meaning "split fruit", referring to the deeply furrowed fruit.
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.
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