Biology:Xanthophyllum schizocarpon
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Short description: Species of plant
| Xanthophyllum schizocarpon | |
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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. schizocarpon
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum schizocarpon | |
Xanthophyllum schizocarpon is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet schizocarpon is from the Greek meaning "split fruit", referring to the deeply furrowed fruit.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum schizocarpon grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 35 centimetres (14 in). The smooth bark is grey or brownish. The flowers are yellow. The roundish fruits are greenish to yellowish brown and measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum schizocarpon is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 800 metres (2,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum schizocarpon Chodat". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467436.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum schizocarpon 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. 285. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15586587 entry
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