Biology:Xanthophyllum korthalsianum
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Short description: Species of tree
| Xanthophyllum korthalsianum | |
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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. korthalsianum
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum korthalsianum Miq.[1]
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Xanthophyllum korthalsianum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist Pieter Willem Korthals.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum korthalsianum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The inflorescences are branched and may be much longer than the leaves.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum korthalsianum is a rare species, growing naturally in Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is ridge forest at around 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum korthalsianum Miq.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467800.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum korthalsianum 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. 259–260. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15584184 entry
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