Madhuca borneensis
Madhuca borneensis is a plant in the family Sapotaceae.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. borneensis |
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Description
Madhuca borneensis grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is greyish. Inflorescences bear up to seven white flowers. The fruit is reddish-brown, ovoid to ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca borneensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 200 m (700 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca borneensis has been assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and land conversion for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca borneensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448070A136470701. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- "Madhuca borneensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca borneensis P.Royen". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 228. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
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