Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium
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Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ceraceifolium is from the Latin meaning "waxy leaf", referring to the appearance of the leaves.[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.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium is endemic to Borneo and confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[2]
References
- ^ "Xanthophyllum ceraceifolium Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ^ a b c 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 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 17 March 2014.