Palaquium decurrens is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet decurrens means 'running down', referring to the leaf base.[3]
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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. decurrens
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium decurrens | |
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Description
editPalaquium decurrens grows up to 34 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3 centimetres (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editPalaquium decurrens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium decurrens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129332875A129336635. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129332875A129336635.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Palaquium decurrens". The Plant List. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ a b Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium decurrens H.J.Lam". 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. 285–286. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
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