Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oleosum
ID:
837209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burck

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 3: 37 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836544



Common Names

  • Palaquium oleosum
  • Oleosum Palaquium
  • Palaquium


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Description

Palaquium oleosum (also called Olive Palaquium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It grows in evergreen forests, usually in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Palaquium oleosum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palaquium oleosum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palaquium oleosum is a small, evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature trees and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Palaquium oleosum

Palaquium oleosum can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Palaquium oleosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palaquium oleosum?

Palaquium oleosum

What is the common name of Palaquium oleosum?

Oleosum Palaquium

Where is Palaquium oleosum found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Madagascar

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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