Palaquium crassifolium is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The specific epithet crassifolium means 'thick leaves'.[3]
Palaquium crassifolium | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Palaquium |
Species: | P. crassifolium
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Binomial name | |
Palaquium crassifolium |
Distribution and habitat
editPalaquium crassifolium is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[1][3]
Conservation
editPalaquium crassifolium has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is considered uncommon and is threatened by logging and land clearance for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium crassifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T129332752A129336615. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T129332752A129336615.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Palaquium crassifolium". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ a b Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium crassifolium 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. 283. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.