Xanthophyllum obscurum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Xanthophyllum
Species:
X. obscurum
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum obscurum
Synonyms[1]
  • Banisteroides obscurum (A.W.Benn.) Kuntze

Xanthophyllum obscurum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae.[2] The specific epithet obscurum is from the Latin meaning "dark", referring to the dark colour of the dried flowers and fruits.[3]

Description

Xanthophyllum obscurum grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 55 centimetres (20 in). The smooth bark is pale and brown-grey. The flowers are white or purple. The edible, round fruits are brown or blackish and measure up to 14 cm (6 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum obscurum grows naturally in southern Thailand and western Malesia. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and lower montane forests from sea-level to 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn". The Plant List. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  2. ↑ "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum obscurum A.W.Benn." (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. 265–266. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 26 March 2014.


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