Xanthophyllum stipitatum
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Xanthophyllum stipitatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet stipitatum is from the Latin meaning "stalked", referring to the ovary of the flower.[2]
Description
Xanthophyllum stipitatum grows as a shrub (rarely) or tree up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 80 centimetres (30 in). The smooth bark is grey or pale brown. The flowers are white, drying black. The edible, round fruits are black, ripening to yellow or orange, and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) (or more) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum stipitatum grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is hill, riverine or peatswamp forests (occasionally kerangas forest) from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Xanthophyllum stipitatum A.W.Benn". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum stipitatum A.W.Benn." (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. 284, 286–287. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
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