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Xanthophyllum reflexum
Species of tree From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Xanthophyllum reflexum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet reflexum is from the Latin meaning 'bent backwards', referring to the flower petals.[2]
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Description
Xanthophyllum reflexum grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (10 in). The smooth bark is whitish brown or greenish yellow. The flowers are yellowish white, drying dark red.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum reflexum is endemic to Borneo and confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest.[2]
References
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