| Madhuca erythrophylla | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. erythrophylla |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca erythrophylla | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
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Madhuca erythrophylla is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet erythrophylla means "red leaves". [3]
Madhuca erythrophylla 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 dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers. [3]
Madhuca erythrophylla is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests from 50–400 m (200–1,300 ft) altitude. [1]
Madhuca erythrophylla 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]
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