Palaquium microphyllum
Palaquium microphyllum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet microphyllum means "small leaves".[3]
| Palaquium microphyllum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. microphyllum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium microphyllum | |
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Description
Palaquium microphyllum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium microphyllum is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is swamps, mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests.[1]
Conservation
Palaquium microphyllum 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
- Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium microphyllum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129335420A129336810. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- "Palaquium microphyllum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium microphyllum King & Gamble". 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. pp. 294–295. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
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