Xanthophyllum heterophyllum
Xanthophyllum heterophyllum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet heterophyllum is from the Greek meaning "different leaf", referring to the leaf-like appearance of the axillary buds.[2]
| Xanthophyllum heterophyllum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. heterophyllum |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum heterophyllum Meijden[1] | |
Description
Xanthophyllum heterophyllum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The smooth bark is greyish or yellowish. The brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum heterophyllum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests but can occur at up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Xanthophyllum heterophyllum Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum heterophyllum Meijden" (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). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 256, 257–258. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
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