Palaquium ferrugineum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Palaquium |
Species: | P. ferrugineum
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Binomial name | |
Palaquium ferrugineum |
Palaquium ferrugineum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet ferrugineum means 'rusty coloured', referring to the indumentum.[3]
Palaquium ferrugineum features twigs that are reddish brown tomentose. The inflorescences bear up to six flowers.[3]
Palaquium ferrugineum is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[1]