Biology:Madhuca kuchingensis
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae
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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. kuchingensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca kuchingensis Yii & P.Chai[2]
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Madhuca kuchingensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the city of Kuching in Borneo.[3]
Description
Madhuca kuchingensis grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are yellowish, ellipsoid, up to 2 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca kuchingensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests from 90–1,350 m (300–4,400 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
Madhuca kuchingensis has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land to palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca kuchingensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136456366A136470796. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456366A136470796.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136456366/136470796. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca kuchingensis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20001498-1. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca kuchingensis 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. 244–245. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15325778 entry
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