Palaquium longifolium

Palaquium longifolium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. longifolium
Binomial name
Palaquium longifolium
(H.J.Lam) A.Phang[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Aulandra longifolia H.J.Lam
  • Aulandra cauliflora H.J.Lam

Palaquium longifolium, synonym Aulandra longifolia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae.[3][2] The specific epithet longifolium means 'long leaf'.[4]

Description

Palaquium longifolium grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). Its bark is greyish brown. The flowers are white to creamy.[4]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium longifolium is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,000 m (3,000 ft) altitude.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Aulandra longifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T129337066A129337413. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T129337066A129337413.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Palaquium longifolium". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Aulandra longifolia H.J.Lam". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Mohizah, M. (April 2002). "Aulandra longifolia H.J.Lam". 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. p. 208. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2013.