Palaquium fidjiense is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
| Palaquium fidjiense | |
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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. fidjiense
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium fidjiense | |
Description
editPalaquium fidjiense grows as an evergreen tree, 5–30 metres (20–100 ft) tall. The trunk measures up to 90 cm (40 in) in diameter. Its timber is locally harvested.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editPalaquium fidjiense is endemic to Fiji, where it is known from the islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Kadavu, Ovalau and Waya. Its habitat is in forests, or along ridges, at altitudes of 180–1,120 m (600–3,700 ft).[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Barstow, M.; Rivers, M.C. (2017). "Palaquium fidjiense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T61965214A61965216. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T61965214A61965216.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Palaquium fidjiense". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ Ken Fern. "Palaquium fidjiense". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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