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Palaquium sericeum

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Palaquium sericeum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet sericeum means "silky", referring to the indumentum.^[2]

Description

Palaquium sericeum grows up to 22 metres (70 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to 20 flowers. The fruits are round or ellipsoid, up to 2.7 cm (1 in) long.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium sericeum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests, primarily mixed dipterocarp forest.^[2]

References

^ "Palaquium sericeum". 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 sericeum 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. p. 305. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.

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Palaquium sericeum: Brief Summary

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Palaquium sericeum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet sericeum means "silky", referring to the indumentum.

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