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Palaquium formosanum in NSYSU
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Palaquium formosanum
Scientific name:Palaquium formosanum
Chinese common name(s):大葉山欖
Family :山欖科 Sapotaceae
Morphology of the plant: Taiwan Nato Tree evergreen large tree, up to 20 meters tall, with numerous branches, rich in latex. Leaves are alternate, long oval or long ovate in shape. Flowers are solitary or clustered in groups of 3 to 6 in the leaf axils, medium-sized, with 12 to 15 fertile stamens arranged in a single row and attached at the base to the corolla tube base. The ovary is oval, 6-chambered, with 1 ovule per chamber. The fruit is oval, containing 1 to 3 seeds; seeds are spindle-shaped.
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Adapt to an aquatic environment:
Taiwan Nato Tree can survive in waterlogged soils through its water-tolerant root system. These roots can effectively absorb water and oxygen even in low-oxygen environments. The trunk and leaves possess a certain degree of waterlogging tolerance, and stomatal regulation enables efficient photosynthesis in high humidity and water-rich conditions, reducing water loss while maintaining proper gas exchange.
Distributions :
Native to forests in northern and southern Taiwan, as well as Orchid Island, this species is now distributed in various locations such as Luzon and Palawan in the Philippines, Batanes Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Taiwan.
Ecology: habitat, pollination, and dispersal :
Growing in coastal areas, its distribution relies on the sea. Once its fruits fall to the ground and if they are not consumed by animals, landing in the sea, they may be carried by the ocean currents along Taiwan's eastern coast to other places.
Others:
Taiwan Nato Tree, also known as the Narra tree, is a species resistant to wind and salt. Due to its low susceptibility to pests, it is often used for shade and ornamental purposes. Its wood is suitable for making furniture and shipbuilding materials. Additionally, its bark can be used as a dye for fishing nets. Its fruits are edible.
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