Madhuca vulpina
Madhuca vulpina is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet vulpina means "fox-like", referring to the colour of the indumentum.[3]
| Madhuca vulpina | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. vulpina |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca vulpina | |
Description
Madhuca vulpina grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm (20 in). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca vulpina is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 120 m (400 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca vulpina has been assessed as Critically 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 vulpina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470586A136470893. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- "Madhuca vulpina". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca vulpina 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. 267–268. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
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