''Palaquium beccarianum'' is a tree in the family

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. It is named for the Italian naturalist

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Description

''Palaquium beccarianum'' grows up to tall. The bark is reddish brown. The

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bear up to five flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to long.

Distribution and habitat

''Palaquium beccarianum'' is

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. Its habitat is mostly in lowland mixed

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forests.

References

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