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Palaquium stellatum

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Palaquium stellatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet stellatum means "star-like", referring to some of the indumentum hairs.^[2]

Description

Palaquium stellatum grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall. The bark is brownish. Inflorescences bear up to five flowers. The fruits are roundish, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. The tree's timber is heavy and strong.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium stellatum is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b "Palaquium stellatum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium stellatum King & Gamble". 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. 305–306. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.

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Palaquium stellatum: Brief Summary

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Palaquium stellatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet stellatum means "star-like", referring to some of the indumentum hairs.

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