Madhuca elmeri

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Madhuca elmeri
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. elmeri
Binomial name
Madhuca elmeri

Madhuca elmeri is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae . [2] [3] It is named for the American botanist and plant collector Adolph Elmer who worked extensively in the Philippines and Borneo. [4]

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Description

Madhuca elmeri grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to five flowers. [4]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca elmeri is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to the east coast of Sabah. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests to 106 m (348 ft) altitude. [1]

Conservation

Madhuca elmeri 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 elmeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T136454472A136470746. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136454472A136470746.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca elmeri". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  3. ↑ "Madhuca elmeri Merr. ex H.J.Lam". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca elmeri Merr. ex 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. 235–236. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
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