Xanthophyllum schizocarpon

Xanthophyllum schizocarpon
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. schizocarpon
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum schizocarpon

Xanthophyllum schizocarpon is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet schizocarpon is from the Greek meaning 'split fruit', referring to the deeply furrowed fruit.[2]

Description

Xanthophyllum schizocarpon grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 35 centimetres (14 in). The smooth bark is grey or brownish. The flowers are yellow. The roundish fruits are greenish to yellowish brown and measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum schizocarpon is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 800 metres (2,600 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Xanthophyllum schizocarpon Chodat". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum schizocarpon Chodat" (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. 285. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 29 March 2014.


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