Palaquium hinmolpedda

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

Palaquium hinmolpedda is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet hinmolpedda is from a Sinhalese name for the species. [1]

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Description

Palaquium hinmolpedda grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. The bark is smooth. [1]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium hinmolpedda is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its habitat is tropical forests, at altitudes to around 300 m (1,000 ft). [1]

Conservation

Palaquium hinmolpedda has been assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and harvesting. Some protection is afforded by the species' presence in protected areas including Kanneliya Forest Reserve. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium hinmolpedda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T129335080A129336745. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T129335080A129336745.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. "Palaquium hinmolpedda P.Royen". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 July 2020.