Palaquium decurrens | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Palaquium |
Species: | P. decurrens |
Binomial name | |
Palaquium decurrens | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Palaquium decurrens is a species of tree in the family Sapotaceae. [2] The specific epithet decurrens means 'running down', referring to the leaf base. [3]
Palaquium decurrens grows up to 34 m (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1.2 in) long. [3]
Palaquium decurrens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. [1]