Xanthophyllum reflexum
Xanthophyllum reflexum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Polygalaceae |
Tribe: | Xanthophylleae |
Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
Species: | X. reflexum |
Binomial name | |
Xanthophyllum reflexum Meijden[1] | |
Xanthophyllum reflexum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet reflexum is from the Latin meaning "bent backwards", referring to the flower petals.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum reflexum grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (10 in). The smooth bark is whitish brown or greenish yellow. The flowers are yellowish white, drying dark red.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum reflexum is endemic to Borneo and confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest.[2]
References
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum reflexum Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum reflexum Meijden". 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. 278,280. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 29 March 2014.