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Xanthophyllum reflexum (Xanthophyllum reflexum)

Description

Xanthophyllum reflexum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae.The specific epithet reflexum is from the Latin meaning "bent backwards",referring to the flower petals.Xanthophyllum reflexum grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (10 in).The smooth bark is whitish brown or greenish yellow.The flowers are yellowish white,drying dark red.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Fabales

            • Family: Polygalaceae

              • Genus: Xanthophyllum