Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lisophyllum
ID:
263270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Dubard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 16: 7 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262602

Common Names

  • Palaquium lisophyllum
  • Lisophyllum Palaquium
  • Lisophyllum's Palaquium

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Description

Palaquium lisophyllum (also called 'Lisophyllum Dammar', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 25 meters in height. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, and is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.

Uses & Benefits

Palaquium lisophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock. The fruits are edible and have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palaquium lisophyllum is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palaquium lisophyllum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Palaquium lisophyllum

Palaquium lisophyllum is native to Borneo. It can be found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.

Palaquium lisophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palaquium lisophyllum?

Palaquium lisophyllum

What is the common name of Palaquium lisophyllum?

Smooth-leaved Palaquium

What is the habitat of Palaquium lisophyllum?

Palaquium lisophyllum is found in lowland and montane forests in 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-145753: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.