Xanthophyllum clovis

Xanthophyllum clovis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Embryophytes
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Spermatophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Polygalaceae
Genus:	Xanthophyllum
Species:	X. clovis
Binomial name
	Xanthophyllum clovis; (Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden
Synonyms
	Xanthophyllum vitellinum var. clovis Steenis ex Meijden;

Xanthophyllum clovis is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet clovis is from the French meaning 'nail' or 'clove', referring to the clove-like appearance of the buds.²

Description

Xanthophyllum clovis grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 19 centimetres (7 in). The bark is greyish. The flowers are dark red when dry. The edible fruits are round and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.²

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum clovis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp or swamp forests.²

References

"Xanthophyllum clovis (Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum clovis (Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 244–246. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 18 March 2014.

[TPL-1] "Xanthophyllum clovis (Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 March 2014.

[TFSS-2] De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum clovis (Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 244–246. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 18 March 2014.

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