Biology:Madhuca brochidodroma

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae

Madhuca brochidodroma
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. brochidodroma
Binomial name
Madhuca brochidodroma
T.D.Penn.[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Ganua coriacea Pierre ex Dubard

Madhuca brochidodroma is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet brochidodroma means "loop-veined", referring to the leaves.[3]

Description

Madhuca brochidodroma grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six cream-coloured flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca brochidodroma is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp forest.[1]

Conservation

Madhuca brochidodroma 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. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca brochidodroma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136448079A136470706. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448079A136470706.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136448079/136470706. Retrieved 19 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca brochidodroma". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961667-1. Retrieved 14 September 2020. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca brochidodroma 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. 228–229. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 29 October 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15326460 entry