Madhuca vulpina

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

Madhuca vulpina is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet vulpina means 'fox-like', referring to the colour of the indumentum. [3]

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Description

Madhuca vulpina grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm (20 in). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca vulpina is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 120 m (400 ft) altitude. [1]

Conservation

Madhuca vulpina has been assessed as critically 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 3 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca vulpina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T136470586A136470893. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470586A136470893.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Madhuca vulpina". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca vulpina Vink". 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. 267–268. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.


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