Sarcosperma paniculatum
| Sarcosperma paniculatum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Sarcosperma |
| Species: | S. paniculatum
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| Binomial name | |
| Sarcosperma paniculatum | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Sarcosperma paniculatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet paniculatum means 'loosely branched', referring to the flowers.[3]
Description
Sarcosperma paniculatum grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). The flowers are yellow to greenish-white. The fruits are ovoid to round, ripening red and purplish-black, up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The habitat of Sarcosperma paniculatum is secondary forests to open areas from 130–1,300 m (400–4,300 ft) elevation.[3] The species is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Sulawesi, the Maluku Islands, New Guinea and the Philippines.[1]
References
- ^ a b Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Sarcosperma paniculatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T138233014A138315073. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Sarcosperma paniculatum (King) Stapf & King". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ a b c Noorsiha, A. (April 2002). "Sarcosperma paniculatum (King) Stapf & King". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 344–345. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.