Kingdom Plantae Family Polygalaceae Genus Xanthophyllum | Order Fabales Tribe Xanthophylleae Rank Species | |
Xanthophyllum reticulatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet reticulatum is from the Latin meaning "netted", referring to the leaf veins.
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Description
Xanthophyllum reticulatum grows as a shrub or tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. The bark is whitish. The flowers are purple, drying pale pink-brown. The fruits are round and measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum reticulatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude.
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