Madhuca kuchingensis

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

Madhuca kuchingensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the city of Kuching in Borneo. [3]

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Description

Madhuca kuchingensis grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are yellowish, ellipsoid, up to 2 cm (1 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca kuchingensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests from 90–1,350 m (300–4,400 ft) altitude. [3]

Conservation

Madhuca kuchingensis has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land to palm oil plantations. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca kuchingensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T136456366A136470796. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456366A136470796.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca kuchingensis". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca kuchingensis Yii & P.Chai". 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. 244–245. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.