Palaquium obovatum
Palaquium obovatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet obovatum means "egg-shaped", referring to the leaves.[3]
| Palaquium obovatum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. obovatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium obovatum | |
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Description
Palaquium obovatum grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall. The bark is red brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 3 cm (1 in) in diameter. The latex has been used as a low-quality gutta-percha.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium obovatum is native to Thailand and Malesia.[2] Its habitat is in limestone and other types of lowland forest.[3]
References
- Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium obovatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61965497A61965502. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- "Palaquium obovatum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium obovatum (Griff.) Engl.". 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. 296. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
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