Xanthophyllum rufum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaXanthophyllum rufum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet rufum is from the Latin meaning 'reddish', referring to the colour of the twig hairs.
Description
A tree. It grows 40 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are 2 cm across. They are yellow to red. They are in groups. The fruit are about 2 cm across. They are greenish-brown. The seeds have a fleshy layer or aril around them.
Edible Uses
The fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open forests up to 300 m above sea level. It grows in hillsides. It can be on sandy, clay or limestone soils.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
A plant of the moist, lowland tropics. Grows in the wild on a range of soils from sandy to clayey.
Other Uses
The leaves, when spread over agricultural fields, deter pests. The wood is used locally.
Notes
Also put in the Xanthophyllaceae family.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kayu ampang, Medang, Nyalin, Sembayang
References (2)
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
