Biology:Madhuca barbata
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae
| Madhuca barbata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. barbata
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca barbata T.D.Penn.[2]
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Madhuca barbata is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet barbata means "bearded", referring to the sepals.[3]
Description
Madhuca barbata grows as a small tree. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca barbata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp and mixed dipterocarp forests to 300 m (1,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca barbata has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca barbata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136448067A136470696. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448067A136470696.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136448067/136470696. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca barbata". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961666-1. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca barbata T.D.Penn.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 227–228. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15325859 entry
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