Xanthophyllum rectum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet rectum is from the Latin meaning 'upright', referring to the inflorescences.[2]
| Xanthophyllum rectum | |
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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. rectum
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum rectum | |
Description
editXanthophyllum rectum grows up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The smooth bark is pale grey. The dark brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editXanthophyllum rectum is endemic to Borneo and confined to Sarawak. Its habitats include kerangas and dipterocarp forests.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Xanthophyllum rectum W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum rectum 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. 278. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
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