Palaquium tenuipetiolatum
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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. tenuipetiolatum
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| Palaquium tenuipetiolatum | |
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Palaquium tenuipetiolatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet tenuipetiolatum means 'thin leaf stalk', referring to the petiole.[2]
Description
[edit]Palaquium tenuipetiolatum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are ovoid, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Palaquium tenuipetiolatum is native to Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Palaquium tenuipetiolatum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ a b c Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium tenuipetiolatum Merr.". 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. 309–310. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
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