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Palaquium beccarianum

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Palaquium beccarianum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. beccarianum
Binomial name
Palaquium beccarianum
Synonyms[2]
  • Croixia beccariana Pierre
  • Croixia borneensis Pierre ex Dubard
  • Palaquium ferox H.J.Lam
  • Planchonella beccarianum (Pierre) Dubard
  • Planchonella pierreana Dubard
  • Sideroxylon beccarianum (Pierre) Merr.
  • Sideroxylon pierreanum (Dubard) Merr.

Palaquium beccarianum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari.[3]

Description

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Palaquium beccarianum grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. The inflorescences bear up to five flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3.5 centimetres (1 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Palaquium beccarianum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mostly in lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium beccarianum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129332256A129336575. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129332256A129336575.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Palaquium beccarianum". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  3. ^ a b c Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium beccarianum (Pierre) 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). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 278, 279. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.