Biology:Madhuca borneensis

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae

Madhuca borneensis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. borneensis
Binomial name
Madhuca borneensis
P.Royen[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Madhuca eriobrachyon P.Royen

Madhuca borneensis is a plant in the family Sapotaceae.

Description

Madhuca borneensis grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is greyish. Inflorescences bear up to seven white flowers. The fruit is reddish-brown, ovoid to ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca borneensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 200 m (700 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

Madhuca borneensis has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and land conversion for palm oil plantations.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca borneensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136448070A136470701. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448070A136470701.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136448070/136470701. Retrieved 19 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca borneensis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787445-1. Retrieved 14 September 2020. 
  3. Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca borneensis P.Royen". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 228. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 29 October 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15326224 entry