Xanthophyllum trichocladum

Xanthophyllum trichocladum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet trichocladum is from the Greek meaning "hairy twig".[2]

Xanthophyllum trichocladum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. trichocladum
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum trichocladum

Description

Xanthophyllum trichocladum grows as a shrub or tree up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 25 centimetres (10 in). The bark is whitish or yellowish grey. The flowers are pink, drying dark reddish. The fruits are round and measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum trichocladum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. "Xanthophyllum trichocladum Chodat". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  2. De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum trichocladum Chodat" (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. 290–291, 293. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 30 March 2014.


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