Palaquium supfianum

Palaquium supfianum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

Palaquium supfianum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. supfianum
Binomial name
Palaquium supfianum
Synonyms[1]

Description

Palaquium supfianum grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall. The twigs are brownish. Inflorescences bear up to five flowers.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium supfianum is native to New Guinea.[1] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest at around 800 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. "Palaquium supfianum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  2. Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium supfianum Schltr.". 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. 308. ISBN 978-983-2181-27-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.


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