Xanthophyllum schizocarpon


Xanthophyllum schizocarpon is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet schizocarpon is from the Greek meaning 'split fruit', referring to the deeply furrowed fruit.

Description

Xanthophyllum schizocarpon grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The smooth bark is grey or brownish. The flowers are yellow. The roundish fruits are greenish to yellowish brown and measure up to in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum schizocarpon is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to altitude.