Palaquium cochleariifolium

Palaquium cochleariifolium is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet cochleariifolium means 'spoon-shaped leaves'.^[3]

Palaquium cochleariifolium
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Palaquium
Species:	P. cochleariifolium
Binomial name
Palaquium cochleariifolium P.Royen[2]

Description

Palaquium cochleariifolium grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 centimetres (18 in). The bark is dark brown. The inflorescences bear up to 14 flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 2.5 centimetres (1 in) long.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium cochleariifolium is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in swamps and kerangas forests.^[3]