Biology:Xanthophyllum clovis

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Short description: Species of tree

Xanthophyllum clovis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. clovis
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum clovis
(Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Xanthophyllum vitellinum var. clovis Steenis ex Meijden

Xanthophyllum clovis is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet clovis is from the French meaning "nail" or "clove", referring to the clove-like appearance of the buds.[2]

Description

Xanthophyllum clovis grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 19 centimetres (7 in). The bark is greyish. The flowers are dark red when dry. The edible fruits are round and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum clovis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp or swamp forests.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Xanthophyllum clovis (Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467818. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum clovis (Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 244–246. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 18 March 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15584360 entry