Palaquium microphyllum
| Palaquium microphyllum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Subfamily: | Sapotoideae |
| Tribe: | Sapoteae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. microphyllum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium microphyllum King & Gamble[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Palaquium microphyllum is a tree in the Sapotaceae family. It grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet microphyllum is from the Greek meaning "small leaves". Habitat is swamp, mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests. P. microphyllum is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Palaquium microphyllum". The Plant List. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ↑ Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium microphyllum King & Gamble" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 294–295. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
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