Biology:Madhuca mindanaensis

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Madhuca mindanaensis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. mindanaensis
Binomial name
Madhuca mindanaensis
(Merr.) Merr.[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Bassia mindanaensis Merr.

Madhuca mindanaensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named after Mindanao in the Philippines.[3]

Description

Madhuca mindanaensis grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to nine flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca mindanaensis is native to Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) altitude.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca mindanaensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136456481A136470811. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456481A136470811.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136456481/136470811. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca mindanaensis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787516-1. Retrieved 21 September 2020. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca mindanaensis (Merr.) Merr.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 248. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 16 November 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15325874 entry