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Palaquium calophyllum (Teijsm. & Binn.) Pierre ex Burck

Palaquium calophyllum

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Palaquium calophyllum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet calophyllum means "beautiful leaves".[3]

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.[3]

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.[3]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "Palaquium calophyllum". The Plant List. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
  3. ^ a b c 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.
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Palaquium calophyllum: Brief Summary

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Palaquium calophyllum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet calophyllum means "beautiful leaves".

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