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Palaquium lisophyllum

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

Palaquium lisophyllum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet lisophyllum means 'smooth leaves'.[3]

Description

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Palaquium lisophyllum grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. The twigs are brownish. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Palaquium lisophyllum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Palaquium lisophyllum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T129335339A129336770. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T129335339A129336770.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Palaquium lisophyllum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium lisophyllum 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. pp. 292–293. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.