Palaquium hexandrum
# Palaquium hexandrum

Palaquium hexandrum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet hexandrum means "six stamens", referring to the flowers.

## Description

Palaquium hexandrum grows up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 120 centimetres (50 in). The bark is dark brown. The inflorescences bear up to 18 flowers. The edible fruits are round or ovoid, up to 3 centimetres (1 in) long.

## Distribution and habitat

Palaquium hexandrum is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests, sometimes riverine.

## Uses

The seeds of Palaquium hexandrum are used in cooking. The latex is used to make gutta-percha. The timber is harvested and traded as nyatoh.

## Conservation

Palaquium hexandrum has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The significant threat to the species is deforestation: in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo for conversion of land to palm oil cultivation.

