Palaquium cochleariifolium
Palaquium cochleariifolium is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet cochleariifolium means "spoon-shaped leaves".[3]
| Palaquium cochleariifolium | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. cochleariifolium |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium cochleariifolium P.Royen[2] | |
Description
Palaquium cochleariifolium grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 centimetres (18 in). The bark is dark brown. The inflorescences bear up to 14 flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 2.5 centimetres (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium cochleariifolium is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in swamps and kerangas forests.[3]
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References
- Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium cochleariifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129332650A129336605. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- "Palaquium cochleariifolium". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium cochleariifolium 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. pp. 281–283. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
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