Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gutta
ID:
263228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Traite Bot. Méd. Phan. 2(add.): 1500, 1313-1314 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262560



Common Names

  • Palaquium gutta
  • Gutta-Percha Tree
  • Gutta Tree


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Synonyms

  • Isonandra acuminata Miq. [unknown]
  • Isonandra gutta Hook. [unknown]
  • Isonandra gutta oblongifolia de Vriese [unknown]
  • Isonandra percha Hook. [unknown]
  • Palaquium acuminatum Burck [unknown]
  • Palaquium borneense Pierre [unknown]
  • Palaquium borneense Burck [unknown]
  • Palaquium croixianum Pierre ex Dubard [unknown]
  • Palaquium ellipsoideum Becc. [unknown]
  • Palaquium formosum Pierre [unknown]
  • Palaquium fulvosericeum Engl. [unknown]
  • Palaquium gloegoerense Burck [unknown]
  • Palaquium gutta borneense (Burck) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Palaquium gutta oblongifolium (Burck) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Palaquium gutta selendit (Burck) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Palaquium gutta sessiliflora Boerl. [unknown]
  • Palaquium gutta vrieseanum (Burck) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Palaquium malaccense Pierre [unknown]
  • Palaquium oblongifolium (de Vriese) Burck [unknown]
  • Palaquium obscurum Burck [unknown]
  • Palaquium optimum Becc. [unknown]
  • Palaquium princeps Pierre [unknown]
  • Palaquium selendit Burck [unknown]
  • Palaquium tammrdak Becc. [unknown]
  • Palaquium treubii Burck [unknown]
  • Palaquium vrieseanum Burck [unknown]
  • Croixia gutta (Hook.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Dichopsis borneensis (Burck) W.Fox [unknown]
  • Dichopsis gutta Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Dichopsis oblongifolia Burck [unknown]
  • Dichopsis treubii (Burck) W.Fox [unknown]

Description

Palaquium gutta (also called 'Gutta 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 gutta 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 gutta 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 gutta 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 gutta

Palaquium gutta is native to Southeast Asia.

Palaquium gutta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palaquium gutta?

Palaquium gutta

What is the common name of Palaquium gutta?

Gutta soapnut

What is the habitat of Palaquium gutta?

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-145714: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.