Biology:Madhuca brochidodroma
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae
Madhuca brochidodroma | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. brochidodroma
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Binomial name | |
Madhuca brochidodroma T.D.Penn.[2]
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Synonyms[2] | |
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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
- ↑ 1.0 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.
- ↑ 2.0 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.
- ↑ 3.0 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
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madhuca brochidodroma.
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