Madhuca brochidodroma

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

Madhuca brochidodroma is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet brochidodroma means 'loop-veined', referring to the leaves. [3]

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Description

Madhuca brochidodroma grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six cream-coloured flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca brochidodroma is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp forest. [1]

Conservation

Madhuca brochidodroma 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

  1. 1 2 3 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca brochidodroma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T136448079A136470706. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448079A136470706.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca brochidodroma". 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 brochidodroma 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. 228–229. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.


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