Biology:Palaquium pseudorostratum

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Short description: Species of tree

Palaquium pseudorostratum
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. pseudorostratum
Binomial name
Palaquium pseudorostratum
H.J.Lam[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Croixia pseudorostrata (H.J.Lam) Baehni

Palaquium pseudorostratum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet pseudorostratum is for the species' similarity to Palaquium rostratum.[3]

Description

Palaquium pseudorostratum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers. The fruits are up to 1.6 cm (1 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium pseudorostratum is native to Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is swamp and kerangas forests.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15345326 entry