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Madhuca borneensis

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Madhuca borneensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. borneensis
Binomial name
Madhuca borneensis
Synonyms[2]
  • Madhuca eriobrachyon P.Royen

Madhuca borneensis is a plant in the family Sapotaceae.

Description

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Madhuca borneensis grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is greyish. Inflorescences bear up to seven white flowers. The fruit is reddish-brown, ovoid to ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Madhuca borneensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 200 m (700 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

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Madhuca borneensis has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and land conversion for palm oil plantations.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca borneensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448070A136470701. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448070A136470701.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Madhuca borneensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  3. ^ Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca borneensis P.Royen". 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). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 228. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.