Madhuca daemonica
Madhuca daemonica is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. daemonica |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca daemonica | |
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Description
Madhuca daemonica grows up to 24 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to seven translucent white flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca daemonica is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp, mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 700 m (2,000 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
Madhuca daemonica has been assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca daemonica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448458A136470736. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- "Madhuca daemonica". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca daemonica (Assem) Yii & P.Chai". 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. 234. ISBN 978-983-2181-27-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
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