Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
firmum
ID:
263209

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.T.White ex F.S.Walker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 31: 106 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262541

Common Names

  • Palaquium firmum
  • Firm Palaquium
  • Firm Palaquium Tree

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Description

Palaquium firmum (also called Firm Palaquium, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a straight trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is commonly found in lowland and hill forests. It has leathery leaves that are glossy and dark green on the upper surface and paler underneath.

Uses & Benefits

Palaquium firmum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Palaquium firmum are small, yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palaquium firmum can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Palaquium firmum

Palaquium firmum is native to Southeast Asia.

Palaquium firmum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palaquium firmum?

Palaquium firmum

What is the common name of Palaquium firmum?

Firm Palaquium

Where is Palaquium firmum native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Palaquium genus

Palaquium abundantiflorum, Palaquium amboinense, Palaquium annamense, Palaquium barnesii, Palaquium bataanense, Palaquium beccarianum, Palaquium bourdillonii, Palaquium brassii, Palaquium burckii, Palaquium calophyllum, Palaquium canaliculatum, Palaquium clarkeanum, Palaquium cochleariifolium, Palaquium confertum, Palaquium crassifolium, Palaquium cryptocariifolium, Palaquium cuprifolium, Palaquium dasyphyllum, Palaquium decurrens, Palaquium densivenium, Palaquium dubardii, Palaquium edenii, Palaquium elegans, Palaquium ellipticum, Palaquium elliptilimbum, Palaquium elongatum, Palaquium eriocalyx, Palaquium erythrospermum, Palaquium ferrugineum, Palaquium fidjiense, Palaquium firmum, Palaquium formosanum, Palaquium foxworthyi, Palaquium galactoxylum, Palaquium garrettii, Palaquium gigantifolium, Palaquium glabrifolium, Palaquium glabrum, Palaquium globosum, Palaquium grande, Palaquium gutta, Palaquium hansenii, Palaquium herveyi, Palaquium heterosepalum, Palaquium hexandrum, Palaquium hinmolpedda, Palaquium hispidum, Palaquium hornei, Palaquium impressionervium, Palaquium karrak,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-145698: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
F.S. Walker (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.S.Walker' in the authors string.