Kingdom Plantae Family Polygalaceae Genus Xanthophyllum | Order Fabales Tribe Xanthophylleae Rank Species | |
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Xanthophyllum bicolor is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet bicolor is from the Latin meaning "two-coloured", referring to the different colours of the leaf and petiole.
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Description
Xanthophyllum bicolor grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 32 centimetres (10 in). The bark is dark brown and smooth. The flowers are yellowish-orange, drying to brown-orange. The round fruits are blue turning light brown and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum bicolor is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests at low altitude.
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