Palaquium crassifolium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. crassifolium
Binomial name
Palaquium crassifolium
Pierre ex Dubard[2]

Palaquium crassifolium is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The specific epithet crassifolium means "thick leaves".[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium crassifolium is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[1][3]

Conservation

Palaquium 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

  1. 1 2 3 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.
  2. "Palaquium crassifolium". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. 1 2 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.


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