Palaquium thwaitesii

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Palaquium thwaitesii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. thwaitesii
Binomial name
Palaquium thwaitesii

Palaquium thwaitesii is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.

Leaves[edit]

Scattered, oblong-lanceolate-linear, tapering ends, lateral veins inconspicuous.

Trunk[edit]

Young parts rusty hairy.

Flowers[edit]

Solitary or 2's in leaf axils.

Fruits[edit]

Ovoid, pointed berry.

Ecology[edit]

Rain forest understory of wet zone.

Uses[edit]

Wood - plywood.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium thwaitesii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T32576A126571629. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T32576A126571629.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.