Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
H.J.Lam
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1927
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 8: 403 (1927)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262682
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Rivulare Palaquium
 - Rivulare Wax Palm
 - Rivulare Yellow Palm
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Palaquium rivulare (also called Rivulare 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, montane forests, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Palaquium rivulare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock and the fruits are edible.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Palaquium rivulare has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Palaquium rivulare is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but may require more frequent watering. It is a medium-growing tree and can reach its full height in three to four years.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Palaquium rivulare
                        
                            Palaquium rivulare is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Palaquium rivulare FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Palaquium rivulare?
Palaquium rivulare
What is the natural habitat of Palaquium rivulare?
Palaquium rivulare is found in lowland rainforests in Southeast Asia.
What is the size of Palaquium rivulare?
Palaquium rivulare can reach a height of up to 40 meters.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,