Madhuca glabrescens

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

Madhuca glabrescens is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet glabrescens means "becoming glabrous", referring to the leaves. [3]

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Description

Madhuca glabrescens grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, [1] with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). [3] The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers. The fruit is yellowish-brown, ellipsoid, up to 10 cm (4 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca glabrescens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest, to 1,360 m (4,000 ft) altitude. [1]

Conservation

Madhuca glabrescens 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 4 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca glabrescens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T136456216A136470776. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456216A136470776.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. "Madhuca glabrescens". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca glabrescens 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. 241–242. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2013.