Palaquium zeylanicum

Palaquium zeylanicum is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.The genus Palaquium is known for producing gutta-percha, a natural rubber like substance.

Palaquium zeylanicum
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Palaquium
Species:	P. zeylanicum
Binomial name
Palaquium zeylanicum Verdc.