Biology:Palaquium rioense
| Palaquium rioense | |
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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. rioense
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium rioense H.J.Lam[2]
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Palaquium rioense is a species of tree in the family Sapotaceae.[2] The specific epithet rioense refers to Sumatra's Riau province.[3]
Description
Palaquium rioense grows up to 40 m (130 ft) tall. The bark is brown. The flowers are brownish. The fruits are obovoid, up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium rioense is native to Riau and Borneo. Its habitat is hill and montane forests at 300–1,500 metres (1,000–5,000 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
Palaquium rioense has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species' habitat is threatened by harvesting for its timber. In Borneo, it is also threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations. The species is in Kinabalu National Park which affords it some protection.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2021). "Palaquium rioense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T129335988A129336915.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/129335988/129336915. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Palaquium rioense H.J.Lam" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/788408-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium rioense H.J.Lam". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 301. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15345859 entry
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