Xanthophyllum ferrugineum
Xanthophyllum ferrugineum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ferrugineum is from the Latin meaning "rust-coloured", referring to the inflorescences.[2]
| Xanthophyllum ferrugineum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. ferrugineum |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum ferrugineum Meijden[1] | |
Description
Xanthophyllum ferrugineum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in). The smooth bark is grey or greenish. The flowers are yellow or white. The yellowish brown fruits are roundish and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum ferrugineum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Xanthophyllum ferrugineum Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum ferrugineum 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. 250–251. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
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