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Palaquium fidjiense

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Palaquium fidjiense
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Palaquium
Species:
P. fidjiense
Binomial name
Palaquium fidjiense

Palaquium fidjiense is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

Description

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Palaquium fidjiense grows as an evergreen tree, 5–30 metres (20–100 ft) tall. The trunk measures up to 90 cm (40 in) in diameter. Its timber is locally harvested.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Palaquium fidjiense is endemic to Fiji, where it is known from the islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Kadavu, Ovalau and Waya. Its habitat is in forests, or along ridges, at altitudes of 180–1,120 m (600–3,700 ft).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Barstow, M.; Rivers, M.C. (2017). "Palaquium fidjiense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T61965214A61965216. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T61965214A61965216.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Palaquium fidjiense". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  3. ^ Ken Fern. "Palaquium fidjiense". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 16 July 2020.