Madhuca palembanica

Madhuca palembanica is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Palembang in Sumatra.[3]

Madhuca palembanica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. palembanica
Binomial name
Madhuca palembanica
Synonyms[2]
  • Nageia palembanica (Miq.) Kuntze
  • Podocarpus palembanicus Miq.
  • Ganua palembanica (Miq.) Assem & Kosterm.

Description

Madhuca palembanica grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm (20 in). The bark is greyish brown.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca palembanica is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from 50–800 m (200–2,600 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

Madhuca palembanica 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
  1. Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca palembanica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470352A136470837. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  2. "Madhuca palembanica". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  3. Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca palembanica (Miq.) Forman". 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. 254, 256. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.


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