Jump to content

Xanthophyllum tardicrescens

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet tardicrescens is from the Latin meaning 'slowly growing', referring to the twigs.[2]

Description

[edit]

Xanthophyllum tardicrescens grows up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 6 centimetres (2 in). The flowers are white, drying yellowish orange. The round fruits are yellowish green.[2]

Distribution and habitat

[edit]

Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest.[2]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Xanthophyllum tardicrescens Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum tardicrescens 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. p. 289. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 30 March 2014.