Biology:Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus

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Short description: Species of tree

Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. pseudoadenotus
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus
Meijden[1]

Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pseudoadenotus is from the Greek, referring to the plant's resemblance to X. adenotus.[2]

Description

Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus grows as a shrub or tree up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall. The flowers dry brownish orange. The round fruits are greenish or brown and measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forest on stream banks, at around 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. "Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus Meijden". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467507. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus 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. 272, 274. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 28 March 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15585041 entry