Xanthophyllum tardicrescens
Xanthophyllum tardicrescens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Polygalaceae |
Tribe: | Xanthophylleae |
Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
Species: | X. tardicrescens |
Binomial name | |
Xanthophyllum tardicrescens Meijden[1] | |
Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet tardicrescens is from the Latin meaning "slowly growing", referring to the twigs.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum tardicrescens grows up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 6 centimetres (2 in). The flowers are white, drying yellowish orange. The round fruits are yellowish green.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest.[2]
References
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum tardicrescens Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum tardicrescens 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. p. 289. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 30 March 2014.