Biology:Palaquium tenuipetiolatum
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Short description: Species of tree
| Palaquium tenuipetiolatum | |
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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. tenuipetiolatum
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium tenuipetiolatum Merr.[1]
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Palaquium tenuipetiolatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet tenuipetiolatum means "thin leaf stalk", referring to the petiole.[2]
Description
Palaquium tenuipetiolatum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are ovoid, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium tenuipetiolatum is native to Borneo and the Philippines . Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Palaquium tenuipetiolatum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://wcsp.science.kew.org/qsearch.do?page=quickSearch&plantName=Palaquium%2Btenuipetiolatum.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium tenuipetiolatum Merr.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 309–310. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15348642 entry
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