Biology:Palaquium obovatum
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Short description: Species of tree
| Palaquium obovatum | |
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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. obovatum
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium obovatum (Griff.) Engl.[2]
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Palaquium obovatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet obovatum means "egg-shaped", referring to the leaves.[3]
Description
Palaquium obovatum grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall. The bark is red brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 30 mm (1 in) in diameter. The latex has been used as a low-quality gutta-percha.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium obovatum is native to India, Indo-China and Malesia.[2] Its habitat is in limestone and other types of lowland tropical forest.[3]
References
- ↑ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium obovatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T61965497A61965502. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61965497A61965502.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61965497/61965502. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Plants of the World Online: Palaquium obovatum (Griff.) Engl. (retrieved 26 November 2020)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium obovatum (Griff.) Engl.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 296. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15345473 entry
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