Madhuca curtisii

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Madhuca curtisii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. curtisii
Binomial name
Madhuca curtisii
Synonyms [2]
  • Bassia curtisiiKing & Gamble
  • Bassia perakensisKing & Gamble
  • Ganua chrysocarpa Pierre ex Dubard
  • Ganua curtisii(King & Gamble) H.J.Lam
  • Isonandra curtisii(King & Gamble) Baehni
  • Madhuca chrysocarpa(Pierre ex Dubard) Ridl.
  • Madhuca perakensis(King & Gamble) Ridl.

Madhuca curtisii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

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Description

Madhuca curtisii grows up to 28 metres (90 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers, which are fragrant and greenish cream-coloured. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca curtisii is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is forests to 1,800 m (6,000 ft) altitude. [1]

Conservation

Madhuca curtisii has been assessed as vulnerable 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 3 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca curtisii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T136448387A136470731. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448387A136470731.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca curtisii". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  3. ↑ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca curtisii (King & Gamble) Ridl.". 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. 233–234. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
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