Biology:Palaquium microphyllum
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Short description: Species of tree
| Palaquium microphyllum | |
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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. microphyllum
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium microphyllum King & Gamble[2]
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Palaquium microphyllum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet microphyllum means "small leaves".[3]
Description
Palaquium microphyllum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium microphyllum is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is swamps, mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests.[1]
Conservation
Palaquium microphyllum has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium microphyllum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T129335420A129336810. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129335420A129336810.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/129335420/129336810. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Palaquium microphyllum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://wcsp.science.kew.org/qsearch.do?page=quickSearch&plantName=Palaquium%2Bmicrophyllum.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium microphyllum King & Gamble". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 294–295. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15345513 entry
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