Biology:Madhuca malaccensis
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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. malaccensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca malaccensis (C.B.Clarke) H.J.Lam[2]
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Madhuca malaccensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named after Malacca in Peninsular Malaysia.[3]
Description
Madhuca malaccensis grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 centimetres (18 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are oblong, up to 2.7 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca malaccensis is native to Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 4,400 m (14,000 ft) altitude.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca malaccensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T61963759A61963766. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T61963759A61963766.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61963759/61963766. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca malaccensis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787513-1. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca malaccensis (C.B.Clarke) 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. 245–246. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15326972 entry
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