Palaquium stipulare

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Palaquium stipulare
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. stipulare
Binomial name
Palaquium stipulare
Synonyms [2]

Palaquium stipulare is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet stipulare refers to the stipules. [3]

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Description

Palaquium stipulare grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The bark is brownish grey. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2.7 cm (1 in) in diameter. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium stipulare is endemic to Borneo, where it confined to Sarawak and Brunei. [1] Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. [3]

Conservation

Palaquium stipulare has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species' habitat is threatened by deforestation and conversion of land for plantations, such as for palm oil. The species is present in Bako National Park, affording a level of protection there. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Julia, S.; Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2021). "Palaquium stipulare". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021 e.T129336120A129336960. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T129336120A129336960.en . Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Palaquium stipulare Pierre ex Dubard". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium stipulare Pierre ex Dubard". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 306–308. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.


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