Biology:Madhuca sandakanensis
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae
| Madhuca sandakanensis | |
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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. sandakanensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca sandakanensis P.Royen[2]
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Madhuca sandakanensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Sandakan in Borneo.[3]
Description
Madhuca sandakanensis grows up to 17 metres (60 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The twigs are pale yellowish green. Inflorescences bear up to five flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca sandakanensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from 30–550 m (100–1,800 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca sandakanensis has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca sandakanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136470437A136470862. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470437A136470862.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136470437/136470862. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ "Madhuca sandakanensis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787548-1. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca sandakanensis P.Royen". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 260–261. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15326295 entry
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