Biology:Madhuca daemonica

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae

Madhuca daemonica
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. daemonica
Binomial name
Madhuca daemonica
(Assem) Yii & P.Chai[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Ganua daemonica Assem

Madhuca daemonica is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

Description

Madhuca daemonica grows up to 24 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to seven translucent white flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca daemonica is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp, mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 700 m (2,000 ft) altitude.[3]

Conservation

Madhuca daemonica 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 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca daemonica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136448458A136470736. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448458A136470736.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136448458/136470736. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca daemonica". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20001497-1. Retrieved 16 September 2020. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca daemonica (Assem) Yii & P.Chai". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 234. ISBN 978-983-2181-27-9. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 5 November 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15326199 entry