Biology:Xanthophyllum lineare
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Short description: Species of tree
| Xanthophyllum lineare | |
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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. lineare
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum lineare (Meijden) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes[2]
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Xanthophyllum lineare is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet lineare is from the Latin meaning "line", referring to the linear shape of the leaves.[3]
Description
Xanthophyllum lineare grows up to 7 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 9 centimetres (4 in). The smooth bark is brown or blackish. The flowers are pinkish or red. The light brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum lineare is endemic to Borneo and known only from Sabah. Its habitat is stunted lowland rain forest growing on ultrabasic bedrock, from 200 metres (700 ft) to 800 metres (2,600 ft) elevation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tanggaraju, S.; Tsen, S.; Sugau, J.; Nilus, R.; Maycock, C.R.; Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Matusin, Dg Ku Rozianah, M. et al. (2021). "Xanthophyllum lineare". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021: e.T136619642A136620000. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T136619642A136620000.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136619642/136620000. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Xanthophyllum lineare (Meijden) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467493.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum lineare (Meijden) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 260–261. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15584348 entry
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