Xanthophyllum contractum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet contractum is from the Latin meaning 'contracted', referring to short inflorescences and short fruit stalks.[2]
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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. contractum
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum contractum | |
Description
editXanthophyllum contractum grows up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The twigs are smooth and pale yellowish. The dark reddish fruits are ovoid and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editXanthophyllum contractum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland riparian forests.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Xanthophyllum contractum Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum contractum 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. 246. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
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