Biology:Palaquium pseudocuneatum

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Short description: Species of tree

Palaquium pseudocuneatum
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. pseudocuneatum
Binomial name
Palaquium pseudocuneatum
H.J.Lam[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Croixia pseudocuneata (H.J.Lam) Baehni

Palaquium pseudocuneatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet pseudocuneatum means "somewhat wedge-shaped", referring to the leaf base.[3]

Description

Palaquium pseudocuneatum grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall. The bark is reddish to greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 4 cm (2 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium pseudocuneatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is swamp and hill forests.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15345218 entry