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Xanthophyllum obscurum
Species of plant in the family Polygalaceae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Xanthophyllum obscurum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae.[2] The specific epithet obscurum is from the Latin meaning 'dark', referring to the dark colour of the dried flowers and fruits.[3]
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Description
Xanthophyllum obscurum grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 55 centimetres (20 in). The smooth bark is pale and brown-grey. The flowers are white or purple. The edible, round fruits are brown or blackish and measure up to 14 cm (6 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum obscurum grows naturally in southern Thailand and western Malesia. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and lower montane forests from sea-level to 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.[3]
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