Palaquium obovatum

Palaquium obovatum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet obovatum means 'egg-shaped', referring to the leaves.

Description
Palaquium obovatum grows up to 40 m tall. The bark is red brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 30 mm in diameter. The latex has been used as a low-quality gutta-percha.

Distribution and habitat
Palaquium obovatum is native to India, Indo-China and Malesia. Its habitat is in limestone and other types of lowland tropical forest.