Madhuca utilis
Madhuca utilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet utilis means "useful", referring to the timber.[3]
| Madhuca utilis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. utilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca utilis | |
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Description
Madhuca utilis grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). The bark is greyish brown. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 5.5 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca utilis is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is swamps and lowland kerangas forests from 18–520 m (100–1,700 ft).[1]
Conservation
Madhuca utilis has been assessed as Endangered 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 utilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61964051A61964053. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- "Madhuca utilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca utilis (Ridl.) 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. 267. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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