Palaquium decurrens

Palaquium decurrens is a species of tree in the family Sapotaceae.^[2] The specific epithet decurrens means 'running down', referring to the leaf base.^[3]

Palaquium decurrens
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. decurrens
Binomial name
Palaquium decurrens H.J.Lam[2]
Synonyms[2]
Croixia decurrens (H.J.Lam) Baehni

Description

Palaquium decurrens grows up to 34 m (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1.2 in) long.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium decurrens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.^[1]