Xanthophyllum obscurum

Xanthophyllum obscurum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae.[2] The specific epithet obscurum is from the Latin meaning "dark", referring to the dark colour of the dried flowers and fruits.[3]

Xanthophyllum obscurum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. obscurum
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum obscurum
Synonyms[1]
  • Banisteroides obscurum (A.W.Benn.) Kuntze

Description

Xanthophyllum obscurum grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 55 centimetres (20 in). The smooth bark is pale and brown-grey. The flowers are white or purple. The edible, round fruits are brown or blackish and measure up to 14 cm (6 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum obscurum grows naturally in southern Thailand and western Malesia. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and lower montane forests from sea-level to 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.[3]

References
  1. "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn". The Plant List. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  2. "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  3. De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn." (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. 265–266. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 26 March 2014.


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