Madhuca silamensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. silamensis |
Binomial name | |
Madhuca silamensis | |
Madhuca silamensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Mount Silam in Borneo. [3]
Madhuca silamensis grows up to 9 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. [3]
Madhuca silamensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is known from only two locations in Sabah. Its habitat is forests up to 850 m (2,800 ft) altitude. [1]
Madhuca silamensis 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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