Madhuca endertii
Madhuca endertii is a plant in the family Sapotaceae.
| Madhuca endertii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. endertii |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca endertii | |
Description
Madhuca endertii grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 4.5 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca endertii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is montane forests from 800–3,700 m (3,000–12,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca endertii has been assessed as Vulnerable 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 endertii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136454592A136470751. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- "Madhuca endertii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca endertii H.J.Lam". 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. 236. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
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