Biology:Xanthophyllum adenotus
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
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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. adenotus
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum adenotus Miq.[1]
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Xanthophyllum adenotus is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet adenotus is from the Greek meaning "gland", referring to the leaf glands.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum adenotus grows as a shrub or tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 25 centimetres (10 in). The flowers are pinkish to pale violet, drying dark red. The pale or reddish-brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum adenotus grows naturally in Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 700 metres (2,300 ft) altitude.[2]
Varieties
One variety is currently recognised:[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Xanthophyllum adenotus Miq.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467793.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum adenotus Miq.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 235–236, 237. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15585804 entry
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