Xanthophyllum macrophyllum explained

Xanthophyllum macrophyllum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet Greek, Modern (1453-);: macrophyllum is from the Greek meaning 'large leaf'.

Description

Xanthophyllum macrophyllum grows as a shrub or tree up to 25m (82feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30cm (10inches). The smooth bark is pale brown. The flowers are yellow or white, drying brown or blackish. The round fruits are yellow-brown or blackish and measure up to 20NaN0 in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum macrophyllum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests or lower montane forests from sea-level to 1750m (5,740feet) altitude.