- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- Varieties
- References
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| genus = Xanthophyllum
| species = adenotus
| authority = Miq.
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}}Xanthophyllum adenotus is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet {{lang|el|adenotus}} is from the Greek meaning "gland", referring to the leaf glands.[2]DescriptionXanthophyllum adenotus grows as a shrub or tree up to {{convert|15|m|-1}} tall with a trunk diameter of up to {{convert|25|cm|0}}. The flowers are pinkish to pale violet, drying dark red. The pale or reddish-brown fruits are round and measure up to {{convert|1.8|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} in diameter.[2]Distribution and habitatXanthophyllum adenotus grows naturally in Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to {{convert|700|m|-2}} altitude.[2]VarietiesOne variety is currently recognised: References1. ^1 2 3 {{Cite book | last1 = De Wilde | first1 = W. J. J. O. | last2 = Duyfjes | first2 = Brigitta E. E. | date = March 2007 | contribution = Xanthophyllum adenotus Miq. | contribution-url= http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf | editor1-last = Soepadmo | editor1-first = E. | editor2-last = Saw | editor2-first = L. G. | editor3-last = Chung | editor3-first = R. C. K. | editor4-last = Kiew | editor4-first = Ruth | title = Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak | volume = 6 | pages = 235–236, 237 | publisher = Forest Research Institute Malaysia | isbn = 983-2181-89-5 | url = http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/Resources/Publications/Books/Floras/Tree-Flora-of-Sabah-and-Sarawak.aspx | version = (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) | accessdate = 19 March 2014 }}
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