Biology:Madhuca kingiana
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae
| Madhuca kingiana | |
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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. kingiana
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca kingiana (Brace ex King & Gamble) H.J.Lam[2]
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Madhuca kingiana is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the botanist George King.[3]
Description
Madhuca kingiana grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca kingiana is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,800 m (5,900 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca kingiana has been assessed as near threatened 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 kingiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136456284A136470786. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456284A136470786.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136456284/136470786. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca kingiana". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787491-1. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca kingiana (Brace ex King & Gamble) H.J.Lam". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 242–243. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15326992 entry
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