Palaquium calophyllum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet calophyllum means 'beautiful leaves'.[3]
| Palaquium calophyllum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. calophyllum
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium calophyllum | |
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Description
editPalaquium calophyllum grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. The bark is brownish grey. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2 centimetres (1 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editPalaquium calophyllum is native to Sumatra, Borneo, the Philippines, Maluku and New Guinea. Its habitat is in forests from sea-level to 800 metres (2,600 ft) altitude.[3]
References
edit- ^ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium calophyllum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129332460A129336595. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129332460A129336595.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Palaquium calophyllum". The Plant List. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ a b c Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium calophyllum (Teijsm. & Binn.) Pierre ex Burck". 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). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 278, 280–281. ISBN 978-983-2181-27-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
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