Palaquium vexillatum

Palaquium vexillatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet vexillatum is from the Latin meaning "flag-like", referring to the stipules.[2]

Palaquium vexillatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. vexillatum
Binomial name
Palaquium vexillatum

Description

Palaquium vexillatum grows up to 38 metres (120 ft) tall. Its bark is light brown. The inflorescences bear up to five flowers.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium vexillatum is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is in secondary forests.[2]

References

  1. "Palaquium vexillatum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  2. Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium vexillatum P.Royen". 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. 310. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.


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