Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
majas
ID:
263278

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 66 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262610



Common Names

  • Palaquium majas
  • Majas Palaquium
  • Majas's Palaquium


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Synonyms

  • Croixia majas (H.J.Lam) Baehni [unknown]

Description

Palaquium majas (also called Maja's Palaquium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland forests and montane forests. It is also found in secondary forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Palaquium majas is used as a timber tree in the Philippines, and its wood is used for furniture, construction, and other purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palaquium majas is white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palaquium majas 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 majas

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

Palaquium majas FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palaquium majas?

Palaquium majas

What is the common name of Palaquium majas?

Maja's Palaquium

What is the habitat of Palaquium majas?

Palaquium majas 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,

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