Xanthophyllum obscurum

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

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

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.[2]

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.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn.". The Plant List. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 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. 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 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 26 March 2014.


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