Xanthophyllum contractum

Xanthophyllum contractum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet contractum is from the Latin meaning 'contracted', referring to short inflorescences and short fruit stalks.[2]

Xanthophyllum contractum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. contractum
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum contractum

Description

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Xanthophyllum contractum grows up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The twigs are smooth and pale yellowish. The dark reddish fruits are ovoid and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Xanthophyllum contractum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland riparian forests.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Xanthophyllum contractum Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum contractum Meijden" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 246. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 20 March 2014.