Biology:Palaquium gutta
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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. gutta
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Palaquium gutta is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia.
Description
Palaquium gutta grows up to 40 m (130 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers. The fruits are round or ellipsoid, sometimes brownish tomentose, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Taxonomy
Palaquium gutta was first described as Isonandra gutta by English botanist William Jackson Hooker in his London Journal of Botany in 1847.[4] In 1884, the French botanist Henri Ernest Baillon transferred the species to the genus Palaquium.[2] The lectotype was collected in Singapore. The specific epithet gutta is from the Malay word getah meaning 'sap or latex'.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium gutta is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and Singapore.[1] Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp, kerangas and limestone forests.[3]
Uses
The seeds of Palaquium gutta are used to make soap and candles, occasionally in cooking. The latex is used to make gutta-percha.[5] The timber is logged and traded as nyatoh.[1]
Conservation
Palaquium gutta has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The significant threat to the species is deforestation: in Borneo for conversion of land to palm oil cultivation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium gutta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61965223A61965225.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61965223/61965225. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Palaquium gutta (Hook.) Baill.". The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60456374-2.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium gutta (Hook.f.) Baill.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 287–288. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ "Isonandra gutta Hook.". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. https://www.ipni.org/n/787036-1.
- ↑ Schwarcz, Joe (14 May 2025). "Gutta Percha – From Golf Balls to Root Canals". Office for Science and Society, McGill University. https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/history-did-you-know-general-science/gutta-percha-golf-balls-root-canals.
Wikidata ☰ Q160029 entry
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