Palaquium ottolanderi
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Palaquium |
| Species: | P. ottolanderi
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| Binomial name | |
| Palaquium ottolanderi | |
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Palaquium ottolanderi is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
Description
Palaquium ottolanderi grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The twigs are brownish tomentose. Inflorescences bear up to 16 flowers. The fruits are oblong, up to 7 cm (3 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium ottolanderi is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo.[1] Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[3]
Conservation
Palaquium ottolanderi has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and land conversion for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2018). "Palaquium ottolanderi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T129335720A129336845. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T129335720A129336845.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Palaquium ottolanderi". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ a b Mohtar, A.P. Abang Mohd. (April 2002). "Palaquium ottolanderi Koord. & Valeton". 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. 296–297. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
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