Madhuca crassipes

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Madhuca crassipes
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. crassipes
Binomial name
Madhuca crassipes
Synonyms [2]
  • Bassia crassipesPierre ex Becc.
  • Croixia crassipes(Pierre ex Becc.) Baehni
  • Illipe crassipes(Pierre ex Becc.) Pierre ex Dubard

Madhuca crassipes is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet crassipes means "thick foot or stalk", referring to the fruit stalk. [3]

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Description

Madhuca crassipes grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (28 in). The bark is brown, mottled grey. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers which are fragrant and cream-coloured. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca crassipes is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is swamps and forests to 1,000 m (3,000 ft) altitude. [3]

Conservation

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

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References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca crassipes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T136448234A136470726. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448234A136470726.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca crassipes". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca crassipes (Pierre ex Becc.) 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). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 231–233. ISBN   978-983-2181-27-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.