Palaquium leiocarpum
| Palaquium leiocarpum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. leiocarpum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium leiocarpum | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Palaquium leiocarpum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet leiocarpum means 'smooth fruit'.[3]
Description
Palaquium leiocarpum grows up to 30 m (100 ft) tall. The bark is brownish to reddish grey. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid or round, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium leiocarpum is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sulawesi and possibly Sumatra. Its habitat is mixed swamp forest, mixed dipterocarp forest and kerangas forest.[1]
Conservation
Palaquium leiocarpum has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium leiocarpum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T129335165A129336765. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129335165A129336765.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- 1 2 "Palaquium leiocarpum Boerl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- 1 2 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium leiocarpum Boerl.". 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. 291–292. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.