Palaquium rioense

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

Palaquium rioense is a species of tree in the family Sapotaceae. [2] The specific epithet rioense refers to Sumatra's Riau province. [3]

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Description

Palaquium rioense grows up to 40 m (130 ft) tall. The bark is brown. The flowers are brownish. The fruits are obovoid, up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium rioense is native to Riau and Borneo. Its habitat is hill and montane forests at 300–1,500 metres (1,000–5,000 ft) altitude. [3]

Conservation

Palaquium rioense has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species' habitat is threatened by harvesting for its timber. In Borneo, it is also threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations. The species is in Kinabalu National Park which affords it some protection. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2021). "Palaquium rioense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T129335988A129336915. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T129335988A129336915.en . Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Palaquium rioense H.J.Lam". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium rioense 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. p. 301. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.


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