Xanthophyllum tenue
Xanthophyllum tenue is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet tenue is from the Latin meaning "slender", referring to the twigs.[2]
| Xanthophyllum tenue | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. tenue |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum tenue | |
Description
Xanthophyllum tenue grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The smooth bark is greyish or pale brown. The flowers are yellowish or white, drying orange. The round fruits are pale greenish brown and measure up to 1.9 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum tenue is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and lower montane forests from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Xanthophyllum tenue Chodat". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
- De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum tenue 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). Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 288, 290. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
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