en Xanthophyllum korthalsianum

Xanthophyllum korthalsianum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Polygalaceae
Genus:	Xanthophyllum
Species:	X. korthalsianum
Binomial name
	Xanthophyllum korthalsianum; Miq.

Xanthophyllum korthalsianum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist Pieter Willem Korthals.^[2]

Description

Xanthophyllum korthalsianum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The inflorescences are branched and may be much longer than the leaves.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum korthalsianum is a rare species, growing naturally in Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is ridge forest at around 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.^[2]

References

^ "Xanthophyllum korthalsianum Miq". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
^ ^a ^b ^c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum korthalsianum Miq." (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. pp. 259–260. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 25 March 2014.

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[TPL-1] "Xanthophyllum korthalsianum Miq". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 March 2014.

[TFSS-2] De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum korthalsianum Miq." (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. pp. 259–260. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 25 March 2014.

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