Palaquium hornei
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. hornei
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| Palaquium hornei | |
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Palaquium hornei is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
Description
[edit]Palaquium hornei grows as an evergreen tree, 6–24 metres (20–80 ft) tall. The trunk measures up to 60 cm (24 in) in diameter. Its timber is locally harvested.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Palaquium hornei is endemic to Fiji, where it is confined to the islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Kadavu. Its habitat is moist forests, at altitudes of 100–610 m (300–2,000 ft).[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Barstow, M.; Rivers, M.C. (2017). "Palaquium hornei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T61965446A61965448. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T61965446A61965448.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Palaquium hornei". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ Ken Fern. "Palaquium hornei". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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