Palaquium dasyphyllum
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''Palaquium dasyphyllum'' is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The
specific epithet In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming system"), also called nomenclature ("two-name naming system") or binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, bot ...
''dasyphyllum'' means 'thickly hairy leaves'.


Description

''Palaquium dasyphyllum'' grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to in diameter.


Distribution and habitat

''Palaquium dasyphyllum'' is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mainly in dipterocarp forests above altitude.


References

dasyphyllum Endemic flora of Borneo Plants described in 1909 {{Sapotaceae-stub