Madhuca pallida

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Madhuca pallida
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. pallida
Binomial name
Madhuca pallida
Synonyms [2]
  • Bassia pallidaBurck
  • Ganua pallida(Burck) H.J.Lam
  • Illipe pallida(Burck) Engl.
  • Vidoricum pallidum(Burck) Kuntze

Madhuca pallida is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet pallida means "pale in colour", referring to the leaves. [3]

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Description

Madhuca pallida grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight bright yellowish-green flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca pallida is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,800 m (6,000 ft) altitude. [1]

Conservation

Madhuca pallida 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 pallida". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T136470358A136470842. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470358A136470842.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca pallida". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca pallida (Burck) Baehni". 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. 256–257. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
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