Richetia xanthophylla (also called seraya kuning barun or lun barun) is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The name xanthophylla is derived from Greek, xanthos = yellow, phullon = leaf and refers to the yellowish colour of the dried leaf. The timber is sold under the trade name of yellow meranti.
Richetia xanthophylla grows as a rainforest canopy tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall.[1] It is endemic to northern and northwestern Borneo.[2]
References
- ^ a b Julia, S.; Tanggaraju, S.; Maryani, A.; Bodos, V.; Hamidi, A.; Juiling, S. (2019). "Shorea xanthophylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33438A149072049. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33438A149072049.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Richetia xanthophylla (Symington) P.S.Ashton & J.Heck". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 November 2024.