Xanthophyllum impressum
| Xanthophyllum impressum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Tribe: | Xanthophylleae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. impressum |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum impressum Meijden[1] | |
Xanthophyllum impressum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet impressum is from the Latin meaning "impressed", referring to the enclosed position of the axillary buds.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum impressum grows up to 23 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 centimetres (30 in). The smooth bark is grey. The flowers are white, drying orange to dark red. The brownish fruits are round and measure up to 1.7 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum impressum grows naturally in Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is lowland forests.[2]
References
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum impressum Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- 1 2 3 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum impressum Meijden" (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. p. 259. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
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