Biology:Palaquium elegans
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Short description: Species of tree
| Palaquium elegans | |
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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. elegans
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium elegans Griffioen & H.J.Lam[2]
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Palaquium elegans is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
Description
Palaquium elegans grows up to 24 metres (80 ft) tall. The twigs are brownish. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are ovoid, up to 1.8 centimetres (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium elegans is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[1]
Conservation
Palaquium elegans has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and land conversion to palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium elegans". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T129333106A129336655. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T129333106A129336655.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/129333106/129336655. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium elegans Griffioen & H.J.Lam". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 286. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15346616 entry
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