Xanthophyllum clovis
Species of tree
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Xanthophyllum clovis is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet clovis is from the French meaning 'nail' or 'clove', referring to the clove-like appearance of the buds.[2]
| Xanthophyllum clovis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. clovis |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthophyllum clovis | |
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Description
Xanthophyllum clovis grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 19 centimetres (7 in). The bark is greyish. The flowers are dark red when dry. The edible fruits are round and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum clovis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp or swamp forests.[2]
