Palaquium beccarianum
Appearance
Palaquium beccarianum | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Palaquium |
Species: | P. beccarianum
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Binomial name | |
Palaquium beccarianum | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Palaquium beccarianum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari.[3]
Description
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
Palaquium beccarianum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mostly in lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[3]
References
- ^ Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium beccarianum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129332256A129336575. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Palaquium beccarianum". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ 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.