Palaquium pseudocuneatum

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

Palaquium pseudocuneatum is a species of tree in the family Sapotaceae . [2] The specific epithet pseudocuneatum means 'somewhat wedge-shaped', referring to the leaf base. [3]

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Description

Palaquium pseudocuneatum grows up to 35 m (110 ft) tall. The bark is reddish to greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

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

References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B. (2018). "Palaquium pseudocuneatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T129335889A129336890. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129335889A129336890.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Palaquium pseudocuneatum H.J.Lam". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  3. 1 2 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium pseudocuneatum H.J.Lam". 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. 297–298. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
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