Palaquium ferrugineum

Palaquium ferrugineum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet ferrugineum means "rusty coloured", referring to the indumentum.[3]

Palaquium ferrugineum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. ferrugineum
Binomial name
Palaquium ferrugineum
Pierre ex Dubard[2]

Description

Palaquium ferrugineum features twigs that are reddish brown tomentose. The inflorescences bear up to six flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium ferrugineum is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[1]

References

  1. Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium ferrugineum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T129333323A129336680. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  2. "Palaquium ferrugineum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  3. Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium ferrugineum 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). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 287. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.


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