Xanthophyllum griffithii
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| Xanthophyllum griffithii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthophyllum |
| Species: | X. griffithii |
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| Xanthophyllum griffithii | |
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Xanthophyllum griffithii is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for the British botanist William Griffith.[2]
Xanthophyllum griffithii grows up to 27 metres (90 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The smooth bark is brown to grey. The leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The branched inflorescences feature white flowers. The roundish fruits are brown.[2]
