Palaquium beccarianum

Palaquium beccarianum
Conservation status
	; Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Embryophytes
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Palaquium
Species:	P. beccarianum
Binomial name
	Palaquium beccarianum; (Pierre) P.Royen
Synonyms
	Croixia beccariana Pierre; Croixia borneensis Pierre ex Dubard; Palaquium ferox H.J.Lam; Planchonella beccarianum (Pierre) Dubard; Planchonella pierreana Dubard; Sideroxylon beccarianum (Pierre) Merr.; Sideroxylon pierreanum (Dubard) Merr.;

Palaquium beccarianum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari.^[3]

Description

Palaquium beccarianum grows up to 20 m (70 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. The inflorescences bear up to five flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium beccarianum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mostly in lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.^[3]

References

↑ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium beccarianum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T129332256A129336575. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129332256A129336575.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
1 2 "Palaquium beccarianum (Pierre) P.Royen". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
1 2 3 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium beccarianum (Pierre) P.Royen". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 278, 279. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.

[iucn_status_19_November_2021-1] Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium beccarianum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T129332256A129336575. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129332256A129336575.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.

[POWO-2] 1 2 "Palaquium beccarianum (Pierre) P.Royen". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 August 2026.

[TFSS-3] 1 2 3 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium beccarianum (Pierre) P.Royen". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 278, 279. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.

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