Biology:Xanthophyllum nigricans

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Short description: Species of tree

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

Xanthophyllum nigricans is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet nigricans is from the Latin meaning "blackish", referring to the drying of plant parts.[2]

Description

Xanthophyllum nigricans grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (10 in). The smooth bark is greyish or dark brown. The flowers are white, drying dark reddish. The brownish fruits are round and measure up to 1.4 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum nigricans is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is ridge and hillside forests from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. "Xanthophyllum nigricans Meijden". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467477. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum nigricans 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. 264–265. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 26 March 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15585240 entry