| Palaquium calophyllum | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. calophyllum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium calophyllum (Teijsm. & Binn.) Pierre ex Burck | |
| Synonyms | |
Palaquium calophyllum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet calophyllum means 'beautiful leaves'.
Description
Palaquium calophyllum grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. The bark is brownish grey. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2 centimetres (1 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium calophyllum is native to Sumatra, Borneo, the Philippines, Maluku and New Guinea. Its habitat is in forests from sea-level to 800 metres (2,600 ft) altitude.
References
- Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium calophyllum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129332460A129336595. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129332460A129336595.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Palaquium calophyllum". The Plant List. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium calophyllum (Teijsm. & Binn.) Pierre ex Burck". 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. pp. 278, 280–281. ISBN 978-983-2181-27-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Palaquium calophyllum | |
| Isonandra calophylla | |
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