Palaquium microphyllum

Palaquium microphyllum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet microphyllum means 'small leaves'.^[3]

Palaquium microphyllum
Conservation status
Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Palaquium
Species:	P. microphyllum
Binomial name
Palaquium microphyllum King & Gamble[2]
Synonyms[2]
Croixia microphylla (King & Gamble) Baehni

Description

Palaquium microphyllum grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium microphyllum is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is swamps, mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests.^[1]

Conservation

Palaquium microphyllum has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.^[1]