''Palaquium cryptocariifolium'' is a tree in the family

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. The specific epithet ''cryptocariifolium'' refers to the resemblance of the leaves to those of the tree genus ''

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Description

''Palaquium cryptocariifolium'' grows up to tall. The bark is brownish grey. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to long.

Distribution and habitat

''Palaquium cryptocariifolium'' is native to

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Peninsular Malaysia Peninsular Malaysia ( ms, Semenanjung Malaysia; Jawi: سمننجڠ مليسيا), or the States of Malaya ( ms, Negeri-negeri Tanah Melayu; Jawi: نڬري-نڬري تانه ملايو), also known as West Malaysia or the Malaysian Peninsula, ...

and Sumatra. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests at elevations above .

Conservation

''Palaquium cryptocariifolium'' has been assessed as Near-threatened species, near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and land conversion for palm oil plantations.

References

Palaquium, cryptocariifolium Flora of Borneo Flora of Peninsular Malaysia Flora of Sumatra Plants described in 1960 {{Sapotaceae-stub