Biology:Palaquium hexandrum
| Palaquium hexandrum | |
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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. hexandrum
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium hexandrum (Griff.) Baill.[2]
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Palaquium hexandrum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet hexandrum means "six stamens", referring to the flowers.[3]
Description
Palaquium hexandrum grows up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 120 centimetres (50 in). The bark is dark brown. The inflorescences bear up to 18 flowers.[3] The edible fruits are round or ovoid, up to 3 centimetres (1 in) long.[1][3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium hexandrum is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests, sometimes riverine.[3]
Uses
The seeds of Palaquium hexandrum are used in cooking. The latex is used to make gutta-percha. The timber is harvested and traded as nyatoh.[1]
Conservation
Palaquium hexandrum has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The significant threat to the species is deforestation: in Peninsular Malaysia and 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 hexandrum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T61965272A61965274. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61965272A61965274.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61965272/61965274. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Palaquium hexandrum". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-145725. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium hexandrum (Griff.) Baill.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 289–290. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15346758 entry
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