Madhuca pubicalyx

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Madhuca pubicalyx
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. pubicalyx
Binomial name
Madhuca pubicalyx

Madhuca pubicalyx is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet pubicalyx means "soft-haired calyx". [3]

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Description

Madhuca pubicalyx grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 2.6 cm (1 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca pubicalyx is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,371 m (4,500 ft) altitude. [1]

Conservation

Madhuca pubicalyx 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 pubicalyx". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T136470428A136470857. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470428A136470857.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Madhuca pubicalyx". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca pubicalyx Ridl.". 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. 259–260. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2013.


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