Xanthophyllum pulchrum is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae.[2][3] The specific epithet pulchrum is from the Latin meaning 'beautiful', referring to the plant's appearance.[4]
Description
Xanthophyllum pulchrum grows as a shrub or tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (10 in). The smooth bark is grey, brown or greenish. The flowers are pink or whitish, drying red or brownish orange. The pale brown fruits are round and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum pulchrum grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests or swampy terrain from sea-level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude.[4]
References
- ^ de Kok, R. (2024). "Xanthophyllum pulchrum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T223240283A223242857. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T223240283A223242857.en. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Xanthophyllum pulchrum King". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Xanthophyllum pulchrum". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum pulchrum King". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 274–275. ISBN 983-2181-89-5.
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