Palaquium hinmolpedda
Species of tree
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Palaquium hinmolpedda is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet hinmolpedda is from a Sinhalese name for the species.[1]
| Palaquium hinmolpedda | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. hinmolpedda |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium hinmolpedda | |
Description
Palaquium hinmolpedda grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. The bark is smooth.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Conservation
Palaquium hinmolpedda has been assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and harvesting. Some protection is afforded by the species' presence in protected areas including Kanneliya Forest Reserve.[1]
