Xanthophyllum nitidum

Xanthophyllum nitidum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Polygalaceae
Genus:	Xanthophyllum
Species:	X. nitidum
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum nitidum W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes[1]

Xanthophyllum nitidum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet nitidum is from the Latin meaning 'shiny', referring to the leaf surfaces.[2]

Description

Xanthophyllum nitidum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 35 centimetres (14 in). The bark is black and smooth.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum nitidum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests from 100 metres (300 ft) to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude.[2]

References

1. "Xanthophyllum nitidum W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes". The Plant List. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
2. De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum nitidum W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes" (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. 265. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 26 March 2014.