Biology:Palaquium ridleyi

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Short description: Species of tree

Palaquium ridleyi
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. ridleyi
Binomial name
Palaquium ridleyi
King & Gamble[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Palaquium ledermannii K.Krause
  • Palaquium poilanei Lecomte

Palaquium ridleyi is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the English botanist Henry Nicholas Ridley.[3]

Description

Palaquium ridleyi grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The bark is brownish grey. Inflorescences bear up to 11 flowers. The fruits are obovoid, up to 1.5 cm (1 in) long. The timber is used for making shingles in Sumatra.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium ridleyi is found from Vietnam through Malesia to New Guinea.[2] Its habitat is peat swamp and kerangas forests.[3]

References

  1. โ†‘ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2020). "Palaquium ridleyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T129335970A129336905.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/129335970/129336905. Retrieved 22 February 2025. 
  2. โ†‘ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Palaquium ridleyi King & Gamble" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/788406-1. 
  3. โ†‘ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium ridleyi King & Gamble". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 300. ISBN 978-983-2181-27-9. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/Resources/Publications/Books/Floras/Tree-Flora-of-Sabah-and-Sarawak.aspx. Retrieved 15 December 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15345677 entry