Biology:Madhuca korthalsii

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae

Madhuca korthalsii
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. korthalsii
Binomial name
Madhuca korthalsii
(Pierre ex Burck) H.J.Lam[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Bassia braceana King & Gamble
  • Bassia korthalsii Pierre ex Burck
  • Illipe korthalsii (Pierre ex Burck) Engl.
  • Kakosmanthus korthalsii (Pierre ex Burck) Pierre ex Dubard
  • Vidoricum korthalsii (Pierre ex Burck) Kuntze

Madhuca korthalsii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist P. W. Korthals.[3]

Description

Madhuca korthalsii grows up to 35 metres (115 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to five white flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca korthalsii is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,200 m (4,000 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

Madhuca korthalsii 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. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca korthalsii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136456294A136470791. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456294A136470791.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136456294/136470791. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca korthalsii". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787493-1. Retrieved 19 September 2020. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca korthalsii (Pierre ex Burck) 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. 243–244. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 13 November 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15325621 entry