Palaquium edenii

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

Palaquium edenii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

Description[edit]

Palaquium edenii has brownish twigs. The inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 1.5 centimetres (1 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat[edit]

Palaquium edenii is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium edenii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T129333013A129336650. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T129333013A129336650.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Palaquium edenii". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. ^ Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium edenii Pierre ex Dubard". 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. p. 286. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.