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Xanthophyllum ovatifolium is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ovatifolium is from the Latin meaning "egg-shaped leaf".[2]

Description

Xanthophyllum ovatifolium has unbranched inflorescences bearing four to six flowers. The flowers are white, drying pale brownish.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum ovatifolium grows naturally in Borneo where it is confined to Sarawak. It may also grow in Sumatra but is considered unlikely there.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Xanthophyllum ovatifolium Chodat". The Plant List. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b c De Wilde, W. J. J. O.; Duyfjes, Brigitta E. E. (March 2007). "Xanthophyllum ovatifolium Chodat" (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. 266–267. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Retrieved 26 March 2014.


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