Xanthophyllum trichocladum


Xanthophyllum trichocladum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet trichocladum is from the Greek meaning 'hairy twig'.

Description

Xanthophyllum trichocladum grows as a shrub or tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The bark is whitish or yellowish grey. The flowers are pink, drying dark reddish. The fruits are round and measure up to in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum trichocladum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from sea-level to altitude.