Madhuca pubicalyx
Madhuca pubicalyx is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet pubicalyx means "soft-haired calyx".[3]
| Madhuca pubicalyx | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. pubicalyx |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca pubicalyx | |
Description
Madhuca pubicalyx grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 2.6 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca pubicalyx is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,371 m (4,500 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca pubicalyx has been assessed as Near Threatened 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 pubicalyx". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470428A136470857. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- "Madhuca pubicalyx". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca pubicalyx Ridl.". 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. 259–260. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
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