Biology:Palaquium sericeum
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Short description: Species of tree
| Palaquium sericeum | |
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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. sericeum
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium sericeum H.J.Lam[1]
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Palaquium sericeum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet sericeum means "silky", referring to the indumentum.[2]
Description
Palaquium sericeum grows up to 22 metres (70 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to 20 flowers. The fruits are round or ellipsoid, up to 2.7 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium sericeum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests, primarily mixed dipterocarp forest.[2]
References
- ↑ "Palaquium sericeum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://wcsp.science.kew.org/qsearch.do?page=quickSearch&plantName=Palaquium%2Bsericeum.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium sericeum H.J.Lam". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 305. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15346565 entry
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