Xanthophyllum korthalsianum

Xanthophyllum korthalsianum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist Pieter Willem Korthals.[2]

Xanthophyllum korthalsianum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. korthalsianum
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum korthalsianum

Description

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Xanthophyllum korthalsianum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The inflorescences are branched and may be much longer than the leaves.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Xanthophyllum korthalsianum is a rare species, growing naturally in Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is ridge forest at around 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Xanthophyllum korthalsianum Miq". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum korthalsianum Miq." (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. 259–260. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 25 March 2014.