Biology:Madhuca primoplagensis
| Madhuca primoplagensis | |
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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. primoplagensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca primoplagensis Vink[2]
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Madhuca primoplagensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet primoplagensis means "first region", referring to Sarawak's First or Kuching Division, the tree's native habitat.[3]
Description
Madhuca primoplagensis grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (14 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to 13 flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca primoplagensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland forests from 90–300 m (300–1,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca primoplagensis has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging conversion of land to palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca primoplagensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136470366A136470847. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470366A136470847.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136470366/136470847. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ "Madhuca primoplagensis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1020134-1. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca primoplagensis Vink". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 257, 258. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15326275 entry
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