- Source: Palaquium multiflorum
Palaquium multiflorum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet multiflorum means 'many flowers'.
Description
Palaquium multiflorum grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. The inflorescences bear up to seven flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium multiflorum is endemic to Borneo, where it is known from Sarawak and Brunei. Its habitat is mostly kerangas forests, occasionally mixed dipterocarp forests.
Conservation
Palaquium multiflorum has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.