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Xanthophyllum tardicrescens

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Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet tardicrescens is from the Latin meaning "slowly growing", referring to the twigs.[2]

Description

Xanthophyllum tardicrescens grows up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 6 centimetres (2 in). The flowers are white, drying yellowish orange. The round fruits are yellowish green.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Xanthophyllum tardicrescens Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum tardicrescens 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. 289. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
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Xanthophyllum tardicrescens: Brief Summary

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Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet tardicrescens is from the Latin meaning "slowly growing", referring to the twigs.

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