Palaquium multiflorum
| Palaquium multiflorum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. multiflorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium multiflorum | |
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Palaquium multiflorum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet multiflorum means 'many flowers'.[3]
Description
Palaquium multiflorum grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. The inflorescences bear up to seven flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium multiflorum is endemic to Borneo, where it is known from Sarawak and Brunei. Its habitat is mostly kerangas forests, occasionally mixed dipterocarp forests.[1]
Conservation
Palaquium multiflorum has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium multiflorum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129335436A129336825. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129335436A129336825.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Palaquium multiflorum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ a b Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium multiflorum 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. 295. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.