Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus
Species of tree
| Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. pseudoadenotus |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus Meijden[1] | |
Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pseudoadenotus is from the Greek, referring to the plant's resemblance to X. adenotus.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus grows as a shrub or tree up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall. The flowers dry brownish orange. The round fruits are greenish or brown and measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forest on stream banks, at around 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ^ "Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus 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. pp. 272, 274. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
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