Biology:Xanthophyllum rectum
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Short description: Species of tree
| Xanthophyllum rectum | |
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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. rectum
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum rectum W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes[1]
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Xanthophyllum rectum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet rectum is from the Latin meaning "upright", referring to the inflorescences.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum rectum grows up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The smooth bark is pale grey. The dark brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum rectum is endemic to Borneo and confined to Sarawak. Its habitats include kerangas and dipterocarp forests.[2]
References
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum rectum W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467483.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum rectum 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. 278. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15585626 entry
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