Palaquium herveyi is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Palaquium |
Species: | P. herveyi
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Binomial name | |
Palaquium herveyi | |
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Description
editPalaquium herveyi grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six brownish flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 1.4 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editPalaquium herveyi is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[3]
Conservation
editPalaquium herveyi has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of forest land to palm oil plantations.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium herveyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129334550A129336735. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129334550A129336735.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Palaquium herveyi". The Plant List. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ a b Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium herveyi King & Gamble". 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. 289. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2013.