Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium
Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ceraceifolium means "waxy leaf", referring to the appearance of the leaves.[3]
| Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. ceraceifolium |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium Meijden[2] | |
Description
Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 16 centimetres (6 in). The bark is greyish brown. The flowers are yellowish, drying to dark red.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium is endemic to Borneo. It is confined to Semengoh Nature Reserve in Sarawak and the population size is estimated at less than 200 trees. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests at altitudes of 50–100 metres (200–300 ft).[1]
References
- Bodos, V.; Julia, S. (2019). "Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137491597A137492087. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T137491597A137492087.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- "Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium 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. pp. 242–244. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
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