Palaquium dasyphyllum
| Palaquium dasyphyllum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. dasyphyllum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium dasyphyllum | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Palaquium dasyphyllum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet dasyphyllum means 'thickly hairy leaves'.[3]
Description
Palaquium dasyphyllum grows up to 36 m (120 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 65 cm (30 in). The bark is dark brown. The inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2.4 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium dasyphyllum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mainly in dipterocarp forests above 950 m (3,100 ft) altitude.[1]
References
- 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium dasyphyllum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T129332811A129336630. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129332811A129336630.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- 1 2 "Palaquium dasyphyllum Pierre ex Dubard". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- 1 2 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium dasyphyllum Pierre ex Dubard". 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. 284–285. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.