Biology:Madhuca spectabilis
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae
| Madhuca spectabilis | |
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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. spectabilis
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca spectabilis P.Royen[2]
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Madhuca spectabilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet spectabilis means "spectacular", referring to the tree's appearance.[3]
Description
Madhuca spectabilis grows up to 26 metres (90 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). Inflorescences bear eight or more flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca spectabilis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from 30–450 m (100–1,500 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
Madhuca spectabilis has been assessed as endangered 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 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca spectabilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136470583A136470888. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470583A136470888.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136470583/136470888. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ "Madhuca spectabilis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787556-1. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca spectabilis P.Royen". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 265, 267. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15326875 entry
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