Palaquium zeylanicum
| Palaquium zeylanicum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. zeylanicum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium zeylanicum | |
Palaquium zeylanicum is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.The genus Palaquium is known for producing gutta-percha, a natural rubber like substance.
References
- ^ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium zeylanicum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T36495A126579676. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T36495A126579676.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.