Palaquium pseudocuneatum
Palaquium pseudocuneatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet pseudocuneatum means "somewhat wedge-shaped", referring to the leaf base.[3]
| Palaquium pseudocuneatum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. pseudocuneatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium pseudocuneatum | |
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Description
Palaquium pseudocuneatum grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall. The bark is reddish to greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 4 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium pseudocuneatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is swamp and hill forests.[1]
References
- Olander, S.B. (2018). "Palaquium pseudocuneatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129335889A129336890. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- "Palaquium pseudocuneatum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium pseudocuneatum 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). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 297–298. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
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