Planchonella malaccensis
species of plant
Planchonella malaccensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named after Malacca in Peninsular Malaysia.
Description
Planchonella malaccensis grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (28 in). The flowers are greenish-white and fragrant. The fruits are ellipsoid to roundish and measure up to 3.8 cm (1.5 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Planchonella malaccensis is native to southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, the Maluku Islands and New Guinea. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) elevation. The timber is used locally in furniture-making.
Conservation
Planchonella malaccensis has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. Its population is declining due to land conversion for palm oil plantations and harvesting of the tree for its timber.
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