- Source: Palaquium sericeum
Palaquium sericeum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet sericeum means 'silky', referring to the indumentum.
Description
Palaquium sericeum grows up to 22 metres (70 ft) tall. The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to 20 flowers. The fruits are round or ellipsoid, up to 2.7 cm (1 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Palaquium sericeum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests, primarily mixed dipterocarp forest.