Palaquium stipulare


Palaquium stipulare is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet stipulare refers to the stipules.

Description

Palaquium stipulare grows up to tall. The bark is brownish grey. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers. The fruits are round, up to in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Palaquium stipulare is endemic to Borneo, where it confined to Sarawak and Brunei. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.

Conservation

Palaquium stipulare has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species' habitat is threatened by deforestation and conversion of land for plantations, such as for palm oil. The species is present in Bako National Park, affording a level of protection there.