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[edit]
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[edit]
Palaquium ottolanderi is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo.[1] Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[3]
Conservation[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ 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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