Biology:Xanthophyllum pachycarpon
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Short description: Species of tree
| Xanthophyllum pachycarpon | |
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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. pachycarpon
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum pachycarpon W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes[1]
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Xanthophyllum pachycarpon is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pachycarpon is from the Greek meaning "thick fruit", referring to the thick wall of the fruit.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum pachycarpon grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The smooth bark is greyish or dark green. The light brown fruits are round and measure up to 3 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum pachycarpon is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 650 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum pachycarpon W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467522.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum pachycarpon 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. 267–268. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15586014 entry
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