| Palaquium vexillatum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. vexillatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium vexillatum | |
Palaquium vexillatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet vexillatum is from the Latin meaning "flag-like", referring to the stipules.[2]
Description
Palaquium vexillatum grows up to 38 metres (120 ft) tall. Its bark is light brown. The inflorescences bear up to five flowers.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium vexillatum is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is in secondary forests.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Palaquium vexillatum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium vexillatum P.Royen". 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. 310. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
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