Xanthophyllum lineare

Xanthophyllum lineare is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet lineare is from the Latin meaning 'line', referring to the linear shape of the leaves.^[3]

Xanthophyllum lineare
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Polygalaceae
Genus:	Xanthophyllum
Species:	X. lineare
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum lineare (Meijden) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes[2]
Synonyms[2]
Xanthophyllum adenotus var. lineare Meijden

Description

Xanthophyllum lineare grows up to 7 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 9 centimetres (4 in). The smooth bark is brown or blackish. The flowers are pinkish or red. The light brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum lineare is endemic to Borneo and known only from Sabah. Its habitat is stunted lowland rain forest growing on ultrabasic bedrock, from 200 metres (700 ft) to 800 metres (2,600 ft) elevation.^[1]