Xanthophyllum contractum

Xanthophyllum contractum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Polygalaceae
Genus:	Xanthophyllum
Species:	X. contractum
Binomial name
	Xanthophyllum contractum; Meijden

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.

Description

Xanthophyllum 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.

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum contractum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland riparian forests.

References

↑ "Xanthophyllum contractum Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
1 2 3 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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[TPL-1] "Xanthophyllum contractum Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 20 March 2014.

[TFSS-2] 1 2 3 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.