Xanthophyllum eurhynchum Miq.
| Etymology | Genus | Yellow leaves; referring to the colour of the dried leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Species | From Greek eu=well; rhynchos=beak, referring to the fruit surface | |
| Family | Polygalaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Minyak Berok | |
| Status | Native: Vulnerable | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra | |
Diagnostics:
Tree of up to 20m. The linear-lanceolate leaf is greyish green above. The leaf have 3-6 prominent secondary veins, that encloses in an intramarginal loop. The fruit is globular, 1.5–2 cm across, warty with densely appressed hairs between warts (Tan et al., 2016).
Labelled tree along Prunus Trail (2025).
Leaf upper surface.
Leaf underside.
Branching.
Leafy branches.
Bark.
References
Tan, S. Y., Chong, K. Y., Neo, L., Koh, C. Y., Lim, R. C. J., Loh, J. W., Ng, W. Q., Seah, W. W., Yee, A. T. K., & Tan, H. T. W. (2016). Towards a field guide to the trees of the Nee Soon Swamp Forest (IV): Xanthophyllum (Polygalaceae). Nature in Singapore, 9, 139–147.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-10-26