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Xanthophyllum korthalsianum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Polygalaceae
Genus:	Xanthophyllum
Species:	X. korthalsianum
Binomial name
Xanthophyllum korthalsianum Miq.

Xanthophyllum korthalsianum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist Pieter Willem Korthals.

Description

Xanthophyllum korthalsianum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The inflorescences are branched and may be much longer than the leaves.

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum korthalsianum is a rare species, growing naturally in Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is ridge forest at around 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.

References

1. "Xanthophyllum korthalsianum Miq". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
2. ^ De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum korthalsianum Miq." (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. 259–260. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 25 March 2014.

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