Biology:Palaquium cryptocariifolium
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Short description: Species of tree
| Palaquium cryptocariifolium | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. cryptocariifolium
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium cryptocariifolium P.Royen[2]
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Palaquium cryptocariifolium is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet cryptocariifolium refers to the resemblance of the leaves to those of the tree genus Cryptocarya.[3]
Description
Palaquium cryptocariifolium grows up to 35 metres (115 ft) tall. The bark is brownish grey. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 1.5 centimetres (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium cryptocariifolium is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests at elevations above 950 metres (3,120 ft).[1]
Conservation
Palaquium cryptocariifolium has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and land conversion for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium cryptocariifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T129332782A129336620. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129332782A129336620.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/129332782/129336620. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ "Palaquium cryptocariifolium". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://wcsp.science.kew.org/qsearch.do?page=quickSearch&plantName=Palaquium%2Bcryptocariifolium.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium cryptocariifolium P.Royen". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 284. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15345529 entry
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