• Source: Xanthophyllum velutinum

Xanthophyllum velutinum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet velutinum is from the Latin meaning 'velvety', referring to the twig and leaf undersides.




Description


Xanthophyllum velutinum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The smooth bark is grey or pale brown. The flowers are yellow or white, drying brownish orange. The brown fruits are ovoid and measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.




Distribution and habitat


Xanthophyllum velutinum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp, old secondary, riverine or lower montane forests from sea-level to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Daftar Spesies Syzygium
• Xanthophyllum velutinum
• Xanthophyllum
• IUCN Red List conservation dependent species
• List of Australian plant species authored by Ferdinand von Mueller
• List of plants of Doi Suthep–Pui National Park
• List of near threatened plants
• List of descriptive plant species epithets (I–Z)
• List of Syzygium species