Xanthophyllum stipitatum

Xanthophyllum stipitatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae.^[2] The specific epithet stipitatum is from the Latin meaning 'stalked', referring to the ovary of the flower.^[3]

Xanthophyllum stipitatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Polygalaceae
Genus:	Xanthophyllum
Species:	X. stipitatum
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum stipitatum A.W.Benn.[1]
Synonyms[1]
Banisteroides stipitatum (A.W.Benn.) Kuntze

Description

Xanthophyllum stipitatum grows as a shrub (rarely) or tree up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 80 centimetres (30 in). The smooth bark is grey or pale brown. The flowers are white, drying black. The edible, round fruits are black, ripening to yellow or orange, and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) (or more) in diameter.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum stipitatum grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is hill, riverine or peatswamp forests (occasionally kerangas forest) from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.^[3]