Madhuca fusca

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

Madhuca fusca is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet fusca means "very dark brown", referring to the indumentum. [3]

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Distribution and habitat

Madhuca fusca is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is kerangas forests to 300 metres (1,000 ft) altitude. [3]

Conservation

Madhuca fusca 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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References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca fusca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T136455421A136470771. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136455421A136470771.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca fusca". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca fusca (Engl.) Forman". 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. 239–241. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013.


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