Madhuca kuchingensis
Madhuca kuchingensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the city of Kuching in Borneo.[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. kuchingensis |
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Description
Madhuca kuchingensis grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are yellowish, ellipsoid, up to 2 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca kuchingensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests from 90–1,350 m (300–4,400 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
Madhuca kuchingensis has been assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land to palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca kuchingensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136456366A136470796. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- "Madhuca kuchingensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca kuchingensis 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. pp. 244–245. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
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