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Palaquium decurrens

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Species of tree

Palaquium decurrens
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species: P. decurrens
Binomial name
Palaquium decurrens
H.J.Lam
Synonyms
  • Croixia decurrens (H.J.Lam) Baehni

Palaquium decurrens is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet decurrens means 'running down', referring to the leaf base.

Description

Palaquium decurrens grows up to 34 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3 centimetres (1 in) long.

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium decurrens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.

References

  1. ^ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium decurrens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129332875A129336635. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129332875A129336635.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Palaquium decurrens". The Plant List. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
  3. ^ Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium decurrens H.J.Lam". 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. 285–286. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
Taxon identifiers
Palaquium decurrens


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