Palaquium cryptocariifolium

Palaquium cryptocariifolium is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet cryptocariifolium refers to the resemblance of the leaves to those of the tree genus Cryptocarya.

Description
Palaquium cryptocariifolium grows up to 35 m tall. The bark is brownish grey. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 1.5 cm long.

Distribution and habitat
Palaquium cryptocariifolium is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests at elevations above 950 m.

Conservation
Palaquium cryptocariifolium has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and land conversion for palm oil plantations.