Kingdom Plantae Family Polygalaceae Genus Xanthophyllum | Order Fabales Tribe Xanthophylleae Rank Species | |
Xanthophyllum havilandii is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the naturalist George Darby Haviland.
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Description
Xanthophyllum havilandii grows as a shrub or small tree up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall with a stem diameter of up to 6 centimetres (2 in). The bark is blackish. The flowers are yellowish when dry. The round fruits measure up to 1.5 cm (1 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum havilandii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.
References
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