Biology:Palaquium rostratum
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Short description: Species of tree
| 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[1]
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Palaquium rostratum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet rostratum means "beaked", likely referring to the fruit.[2]
Description
Palaquium rostratum grows up to 45 metres (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 in) long. The timber is used for furniture-making.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium rostratum is native to Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests from sea level to 1,200 metres (4,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Palaquium rostratum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://wcsp.science.kew.org/qsearch.do?page=quickSearch&plantName=Palaquium%2Brostratum.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15346082 entry
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