Xanthophyllum beccarianum

Xanthophyllum beccarianum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Tribe: Xanthophylleae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species: X. beccarianum
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum beccarianum
Chodat[1]

Xanthophyllum beccarianum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.[2]

Description

Xanthophyllum beccarianum grows up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 17 centimetres (7 in). The bark is grey-green and smooth. The flowers are orange-red when dry. The round fruits measure up to 1.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum beccarianum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. "Xanthophyllum beccarianum Chodat". The Plant List. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum beccarianum Chodat" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 236,238. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 17 March 2014.


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