| Xanthophyllum clovis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. clovis |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum clovis (Steenis ex Meijden) Meijden | |
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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.
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.
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum clovis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp or swamp forests.
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.
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