Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galactoxylum
ID:
263216

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 107 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262548



Common Names

  • Palaquium galactoxylum
  • Milky Palaquium
  • Milky Palaquium Tree


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Synonyms

  • Lucuma galactoxyla (F.Muell.) F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Palaquium galactoxylum galactoxylum [unknown]
  • Palaquium salomonense C.T.White [unknown]
  • Sersalisia galactoxylon F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Bassia galactoxyla F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Galactoxylon pierrei Baill. [unknown]
  • Lucuma galactoxylon (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Palaquium galactoxylum (also called Galactoxylum 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 galactoxylum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Palaquium galactoxylum var. salomonense (C.T.White) P.Royen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Palaquium galactoxylum 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 galactoxylum 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 galactoxylum

Palaquium galactoxylum is native to Southeast Asia.

Palaquium galactoxylum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palaquium galactoxylum?

Palaquium galactoxylum

What is the common name of Palaquium galactoxylum?

Galactoxylum soapnut

What is the habitat of Palaquium galactoxylum?

It is found in lowland rainforest 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,

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