Biology:Palaquium herveyi
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Short description: Species of tree
| Palaquium herveyi | |
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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. herveyi
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium herveyi King & Gamble[2]
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Palaquium herveyi is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
Description
Palaquium herveyi grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six brownish flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 1.4 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium herveyi is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[3]
Conservation
Palaquium herveyi has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of forest land to palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium herveyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T129334550A129336735. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129334550A129336735.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/129334550/129336735. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Palaquium herveyi". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-145723. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium herveyi King & Gamble". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 289. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15346500 entry
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