Madhuca montana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. montana |
Binomial name | |
Madhuca montana | |
Madhuca montana is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet montana means "of the mountains", referring to its habitat. [3]
Madhuca montana grows up to 33 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 55 cm (20 in). The twigs are brownish. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. [4]
Madhuca montana is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is montane forests from 1,210–4,000 m (4,000–13,000 ft) altitude. [4]
Madhuca montana 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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