Biology:Palaquium rigidum
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Short description: Species of tree
| Palaquium rigidum | |
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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. rigidum
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium rigidum Pierre ex Dubard[1]
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Palaquium rigidum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet rigidum means "rigid", referring to the leaves.[2]
Description
Palaquium rigidum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall. The bark is reddish grey. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers. The fruits are round, up to 10 cm (4 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium rigidum is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[2]
References
- ↑ "Palaquium rigidum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://wcsp.science.kew.org/qsearch.do?page=quickSearch&plantName=Palaquium%2Brigidum.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium rigidum Pierre ex Dubard". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 300–301. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15345774 entry
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