Palaquium cochleariifolium

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Palaquium cochleariifolium
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. cochleariifolium
Binomial name
Palaquium cochleariifolium

Palaquium cochleariifolium is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet cochleariifolium means 'spoon-shaped leaves'. [3]

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Description

Palaquium cochleariifolium grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 centimetres (18 in). The bark is dark brown. The inflorescences bear up to 14 flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 2.5 centimetres (1 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium cochleariifolium is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in swamps and kerangas forests. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium cochleariifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018 e.T129332650A129336605. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129332650A129336605.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Palaquium cochleariifolium". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Archived from the original on June 4, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium cochleariifolium P.Royen". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 281–283. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.


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