Xanthophyllum resupinatum explained

Xanthophyllum resupinatum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet Latin: [[:wikt:resupinate|resupinatum]] is from the Latin meaning 'upside-down appearance', referring to the leaves.

Description

Xanthophyllum resupinatum grows up to 25m (82feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40cm (20inches). The smooth bark is grey or brown. The flowers are white, drying dark brownish. The round fruits are blackish and measure up to 1.21NaN1 in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum resupinatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 600m (2,000feet) altitude.