Madhuca barbata

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Madhuca barbata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. barbata
Binomial name
Madhuca barbata
Synonyms [2]
  • Ganua pierreiAssem

Madhuca barbata is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet barbata means "bearded", referring to the sepals. [3]

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Description

Madhuca barbata grows as a small tree. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca barbata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp and mixed dipterocarp forests to 300 m (1,000 ft) altitude. [1]

Conservation

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

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca barbata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T136448067A136470696. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448067A136470696.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca barbata". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca barbata T.D.Penn.". 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. pp. 227–228. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.


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