Palaquium galactoxylum

Palaquium galactoxylum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

Palaquium galactoxylum

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. galactoxylum
Binomial name
Palaquium galactoxylum
Synonyms[2]
  • Bassia galactoxyla F.Muell.
  • Galactoxylon pierrei Baill.
  • Palaquium salomonense C.T.White
  • Sersalisia galactoxylon (F.Muell.) F.Muell. ex Benth.

Description

Palaquium galactoxylum grows as a deciduous tree, 20–45 metres (70–150 ft) tall. The trunk measures 30–100 cm (10–40 in), with buttresses measuring up to 2 m (7 ft).[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium galactoxylum is native to Australia (Queensland and Northern Territory), New Guinea (including the Bismarck Archipelago) and the Solomon Islands. In Australia, its habitat is lowland forests, at altitudes to around 300 m (1,000 ft).[1]

References
  1. IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group & Botanic Gardens Conservation International (2019). "Palaquium galactoxylum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T129333512A154753279. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  2. "Palaquium galactoxylum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  3. Ken Fern. "Palaquium galactoxylum". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 14 July 2020.


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