Biology:Xanthophyllum velutinum
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Short description: Species of tree
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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. velutinum
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum velutinum | |
Xanthophyllum velutinum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet velutinum is from the Latin meaning "velvety", referring to the twig and leaf undersides.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum velutinum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The smooth bark is grey or pale brown. The flowers are yellow or white, drying brownish orange. The brown fruits are ovoid and measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum velutinum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp, old secondary, riverine or lower montane forests from sea-level to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum velutinum Chodat". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467470.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum velutinum Chodat". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 291–292. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15585374 entry
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