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 species of tree in the family Sapotaceae.[2]
Description
Palaquium elegans grows up to 24 m (80 ft) tall. The twigs are brownish. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are ovoid, up to 1.8 cm (0.7 in) long.[3]
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. 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 "Palaquium elegans Griffoen & H.J.Lam" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/788290-1.
- ↑ 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. p. 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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