Biology:Palaquium ottolanderi

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Short description: Species of tree

Palaquium ottolanderi
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. ottolanderi
Binomial name
Palaquium ottolanderi
Koord. & Valeton[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Croixia ottelanderi (Koord. & Valeton) Baehni

Palaquium ottolanderi is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

Description

Palaquium ottolanderi grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The twigs are brownish tomentose. Inflorescences bear up to 16 flowers. The fruits are oblong, up to 7 cm (3 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium ottolanderi is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo.[1] Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[3]

Conservation

Palaquium ottolanderi has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and land conversion for palm oil plantations.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15345898 entry