Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grande
ID:
263226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 12: 511 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262558



Common Names

  • Palaquium grande
  • White Dammar
  • Grand Dammar


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Synonyms

  • Isonandra grandis Thwaites [unknown]
  • Bassia grandis (Thwaites) Bedd. [unknown]
  • Dichopsis grandis C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Palaquium grande (also called 'Large Palaquium', among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 20 m in height and has a straight trunk with a greyish-brown bark. Its leaves are obovate and its flowers are small and white. It is found in tropical forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Palaquium grande 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 flowers of Palaquium grande 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 grande 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 grande

Palaquium grande is native to Southeast Asia.

Palaquium grande FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palaquium grande?

Palaquium grande

What is the common name of Palaquium grande?

Large soapnut

What is the habitat of Palaquium grande?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-145712: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.