Madhuca spectabilis

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

Madhuca spectabilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet spectabilis means 'spectacular', referring to the tree's appearance. [3]

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Description

Madhuca spectabilis grows up to 26 metres (90 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). Inflorescences bear eight or more flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca spectabilis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from 30–450 m (100–1,500 ft) altitude. [3]

Conservation

Madhuca spectabilis 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]

References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca spectabilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T136470583A136470888. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470583A136470888.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Madhuca spectabilis". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca spectabilis P.Royen". 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. 265, 267. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.


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