Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexandrum
ID:
263240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griff.) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Traité Bot. Méd. Phan. : 1500, Add. (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262572



Common Names

  • Palaquium hexandrum
  • Hexandrous Dammar
  • Hexandrous White Dammar


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Synonyms

  • Isonandra hexandra Griff. [unknown]
  • Palaquium hexandrum eriandrum H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Palaquium hexandrum majus H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Palaquium hexandrum minus H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Palaquium hexandrum psilandrum H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Palaquium pisang Burck [unknown]
  • Payena griffithii Kurz [unknown]
  • Croixia hexandra (Griff.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Dichopsis hexandra C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Palaquium hexandrum (also called 'White 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 hexandrum 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 hexandrum 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 hexandrum is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species, but can reach heights of up to 30 m (98 ft). It prefers a warm, humid climate and is tolerant of light shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Germination is slow and may take up to 6 months. Once established, the tree should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Palaquium hexandrum

Palaquium hexandrum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Palaquium hexandrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palaquium hexandrum?

Palaquium hexandrum

What is the common name of Palaquium hexandrum?

Indian Almond

What is the natural habitat of Palaquium hexandrum?

Tropical rainforest

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-145725: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.