Madhuca primoplagensis
Madhuca primoplagensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet primoplagensis means "first region", referring to Sarawak's First or Kuching Division, the tree's native habitat.[3]
| Madhuca primoplagensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. primoplagensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca primoplagensis | |
Description
Madhuca primoplagensis grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (14 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to 13 flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca primoplagensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland forests from 90–300 m (300–1,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca primoplagensis has been assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging conversion of land to palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca primoplagensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470366A136470847. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- "Madhuca primoplagensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca primoplagensis Vink". 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. 257, 258. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
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