Palaquium zeylanicum

Palaquium zeylanicum
Conservation status
	; Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Palaquium
Species:	P. zeylanicum
Binomial name
	Palaquium zeylanicum; Verdc.

Last updated July 11, 2025

Palaquium zeylanicum is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.The genus Palaquium is known for producing gutta-percha, a natural rubber like substance.

References

↑ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium zeylanicum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T36495A126579676. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T36495A126579676.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.

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[iucn_status_16_November_2021-1] Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium zeylanicum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T36495A126579676. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T36495A126579676.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.

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Palaquium zeylanicum
Conservation status
Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)^[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Palaquium
Species:	P. zeylanicum
Binomial name
*Palaquium zeylanicum* Verdc.