Palaquium ferrugineum

Palaquium ferrugineum
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Palaquium
Species:	P. ferrugineum
Binomial name
Palaquium ferrugineum Pierre ex Dubard [2]

Palaquium ferrugineum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet ferrugineum means 'rusty coloured', referring to the indumentum. ^[3]

Description

Palaquium ferrugineum features twigs that are reddish brown tomentose. The inflorescences bear up to six flowers. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium ferrugineum is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests. ^[1]

References

1. Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium ferrugineum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T129333323A129336680. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T129333323A129336680.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
2. "Palaquium ferrugineum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 19 July 2020.
3. Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium ferrugineum Pierre ex Dubard". 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. p. 287. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.