Xanthophyllum clovis

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.[2]

Xanthophyllum clovis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. clovis
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum clovis
(Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Xanthophyllum vitellinum var. clovis Steenis ex Meijden

Description

Xanthophyllum clovis grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 19 centimetres (7 in). The bark is greyish. The flowers are dark red when dry. The edible fruits are round and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum clovis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp or swamp forests.[2]

References
  1. "Xanthophyllum clovis (Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  2. De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum clovis (Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden" (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). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 244–246. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 18 March 2014.


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