Madhuca neriifolia

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Madhuca neriifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. neriifolia
Binomial name
Madhuca neriifolia
(Moon) H.J.Lam

Madhuca neriifolia is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Sri Lanka and India's Western Ghats. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Barstow, M. (2018). "Madhuca neriifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T38017A68136029. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T38017A68136029.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.