Biology:Xanthophyllum borneense
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Short description: Species of tree
| Xanthophyllum borneense | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. borneense
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum borneense Miq.[1]
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Xanthophyllum borneense is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for Borneo.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum borneense grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall. The bark is grey-green and smooth. The flowers are pale brownish, drying orange. The pale brown fruits are round to ovoid and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum borneense is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is riverine forests and on hills, from sea-level to 300 metres (1,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum borneense Miq.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467829.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum borneense Miq.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 239, 241. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15583696 entry
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