Xanthophyllum resupinatum
| Xanthophyllum resupinatum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Tribe: | Xanthophylleae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. resupinatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum resupinatum Meijden[1] | |
Xanthophyllum resupinatum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet resupinatum is from the Latin meaning "upside-down appearance", referring to the leaves.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum resupinatum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The smooth bark is grey or brown. The flowers are white, drying dark brownish. The round fruits are blackish and measure up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum resupinatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum resupinatum Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- 1 2 3 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum resupinatum 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. pp. 280–281. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
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