Biology:Xanthophyllum obscurum
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Polygalaceae
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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. obscurum
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Xanthophyllum obscurum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae.[2] The specific epithet obscurum is from the Latin meaning "dark", referring to the dark colour of the dried flowers and fruits.[3]
Description
Xanthophyllum obscurum grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 55 centimetres (20 in). The smooth bark is pale and brown-grey. The flowers are white or purple. The edible, round fruits are brown or blackish and measure up to 14 cm (6 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum obscurum grows naturally in southern Thailand and western Malesia. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and lower montane forests from sea-level to 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467473.
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn.". The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d.. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:692876-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 265–266. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15585582 entry
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