Palaquium microphyllum
Species of tree
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Palaquium microphyllum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet microphyllum means 'small leaves'.[3]
| Palaquium microphyllum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. microphyllum |
| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium microphyllum | |
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Description
Palaquium microphyllum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium microphyllum is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is swamps, mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests.[1]
Conservation
Palaquium microphyllum has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
