Biology:Madhuca curtisii
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae
| Madhuca curtisii | |
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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. curtisii
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca curtisii (King & Gamble) Ridl.[2]
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Madhuca curtisii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
Description
Madhuca curtisii grows up to 28 metres (90 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers, which are fragrant and greenish cream-coloured.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca curtisii is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is forests to 1,800 m (6,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca curtisii has been assessed as vulnerable 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 curtisii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136448387A136470731. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448387A136470731.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136448387/136470731. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca curtisii". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787464-1. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ↑ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca curtisii (King & Gamble) Ridl.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 233–234. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15326127 entry
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