Palaquium cryptocariifolium

Palaquium cryptocariifolium is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet cryptocariifolium refers to the resemblance of the leaves to those of the tree genus Cryptocarya.[3]

Palaquium cryptocariifolium

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. cryptocariifolium
Binomial name
Palaquium cryptocariifolium
P.Royen[2]

Description

Palaquium cryptocariifolium grows up to 35 metres (115 ft) tall. The bark is brownish grey. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 1.5 centimetres (1 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium cryptocariifolium is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests at elevations above 950 metres (3,120 ft).[1]

Conservation

Palaquium cryptocariifolium has been assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and land conversion for palm oil plantations.[1]

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References

  1. Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium cryptocariifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129332782A129336620. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  2. "Palaquium cryptocariifolium". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium cryptocariifolium 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. 284. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.


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