Madhuca palembanica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. palembanica |
Binomial name | |
Madhuca palembanica | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Madhuca palembanica is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Palembang in Sumatra. [3]
Madhuca palembanica grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm (20 in). The bark is greyish brown. [3]
Madhuca palembanica is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from 50–800 m (200–2,600 ft) altitude. [1]
Madhuca palembanica 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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