Xanthophyllum montanum


Xanthophyllum montanum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet :wikt:montanus is from the Latin meaning "mountainous", referring to the tree's habitat.

Description

Xanthophyllum montanum grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The smooth bark is orange-yellowish to green. The flowers are yellowish brown when dry. The round fruits are yellowish to greenish brown and measure up to in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum montanum is endemic to Borneo and known only from Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia's Sabah state. Its habitat is lower montane forest from to altitude.