Madhuca kingiana

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Madhuca kingiana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. kingiana
Binomial name
Madhuca kingiana
Synonyms [2]
  • Bassia kingianaBrace ex King & Gamble
  • Ganua glaberrima(H.J.Lam) H.J.Lam
  • Ganua kingiana(Brace ex King & Gamble) Assem
  • Madhuca glaberrimaH.J.Lam

Madhuca kingiana is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the botanist George King. [3]

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Description

Madhuca kingiana grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca kingiana is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,800 m (5,900 ft) altitude. [1]

Conservation

Madhuca kingiana has been assessed as near threatened 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 kingiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T136456284A136470786. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456284A136470786.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca kingiana". 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 kingiana (Brace ex King & Gamble) 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. 242–243. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.