Xanthophyllum brachystachyum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet brachystachyum is from the Greek meaning 'short spike', referring to the shortness of the inflorescence.[2]
| Xanthophyllum brachystachyum | |
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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. brachystachyum
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum brachystachyum | |
Description
editXanthophyllum brachystachyum grows up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 9 centimetres (4 in). The smooth bark is grey-green or whitish. The flowers are purplish, drying orange-brown. The pale brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editXanthophyllum brachystachyum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from 500 metres (1,600 ft) to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Xanthophyllum brachystachyum W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes". The Plant List. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum brachystachyum 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. 241. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
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