Xanthophyllum pedicellatum


Xanthophyllum pedicellatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet pedicellatum is from the Latin, referring to the long pedicel.

Description

Xanthophyllum pedicellatum grows as a shrub or tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The smooth bark is greyish or greenish. The flowers are pinkish, drying orange-red. The pale brownish fruits are round and measure up to in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum pedicellatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forest and swampy terrain from sea-level to altitude.