Palaquium thwaitesii is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.

Leaves Scattered, oblong-lanceolate-linear, tapering ends, lateral veins inconspicuous.

Trunk Young parts rusty hairy.

Flowers Solitary or 2's in leaf axils.

Fruits Ovoid, pointed berry.

Ecology Rain forest understory of wet zone.

Uses Wood - plywood.

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