Palaquium vexillatum

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

Palaquium vexillatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet vexillatum is from the Latin meaning "flag-like", referring to the stipules. [2]

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Description

Palaquium vexillatum grows up to 38 metres (120 ft) tall. Its bark is light brown. The inflorescences bear up to five flowers. [2]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium vexillatum is endemic to Borneo. [1] [2] Its habitat is in secondary forests. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Palaquium vexillatum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium vexillatum P.Royen". 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). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 310. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.


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