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Xanthophyllum neglectum
Species of tree From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Xanthophyllum neglectum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet neglectum is from the Latin meaning 'neglected', referring to how the species has been long overlooked.[2]
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Description
Xanthophyllum neglectum grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (10 in). The smooth bark is greyish, greenish brown or dark green. The flowers are white or yellowish, drying pale brownish. The greyish green fruits are round and measure up to 1 cm (0.4 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum neglectum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp or lower montane forests from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[2]
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