Biology:Palaquium rostratum
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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. rostratum
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium rostratum (Miq.) Burck[2]
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Palaquium rostratum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia.
Description
Palaquium rostratum grows up to 45 m (150 ft) tall. The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to two brownish tomentose flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long. The timber is used for furniture-making.[3]
Taxonomy
Palaquium rostratum was first described as Isonandra rostrata by the Dutch botanist Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel in 1861 in Flora van Nederlandsch Indie.[4] In 1885, Dutch botanist William Burck transferred the species to the genus Palaquium.[2] The type specimen was from Bangka Island, off Sumatra. The specific epithet rostratum means 'beaked', likely referring to the fruit.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium rostratum is native to southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and many areas of maritime Southeast Asia including the Philippines, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, the Maluku Islands and Sulawesi.[1] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests from sea level to 1,200 m (4,000 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
Palaquium rostratum has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. The species has a large area of distribution. However, the species' habitat is threatened by deforestation, particularly in Sumatra. The species is present in some protected areas, such as Kinabalu Park in Borneo.[1]
Uses
The fruit of Palaquium rostratum is edible. The seeds are locally turned into cooking oil. The timber is used in making furniture.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2021). "Palaquium rostratum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T61965521A61965523.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61965521/61965523. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Palaquium rostratum (Miq.) Burck" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/788410-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium rostratum (Miq.) Burck". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 302–303. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/Resources/Publications/Books/Floras/Tree-Flora-of-Sabah-and-Sarawak.aspx. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ "Palaquium rostratum". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. https://www.ipni.org/n/787068-1.
Wikidata ☰ Q15346082 entry
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