Palaquium ferrugineum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet ferrugineum means 'rusty coloured', referring to the indumentum.[3]
| Palaquium ferrugineum | |
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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. ferrugineum
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium ferrugineum | |
Description
editPalaquium ferrugineum features twigs that are reddish brown tomentose. The inflorescences bear up to six flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editPalaquium ferrugineum is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium ferrugineum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T129333323A129336680. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T129333323A129336680.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Palaquium ferrugineum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ a b Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium ferrugineum Pierre ex Dubard". 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. p. 287. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
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