Xanthophyllum reticulatum
Topic: Biology
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Xanthophyllum reticulatum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. reticulatum
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum reticulatum | |
Xanthophyllum reticulatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet reticulatum is from the Latin meaning "netted", referring to the leaf veins.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum reticulatum grows as a shrub or tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. The bark is whitish. The flowers are purple, drying pale pink-brown. The fruits are round and measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum reticulatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Xanthophyllum reticulatum Chodat". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2467443.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum reticulatum Chodat". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 281. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15586068 entry
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