Biology:Madhuca woodii

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae

Madhuca woodii
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. woodii
Binomial name
Madhuca woodii
P.Royen[2]

Madhuca woodii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the botanist Geoffrey Wood.[3]

Description

Madhuca woodii grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Inflorescences bear up to seven flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca woodii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from 180–810 m (600–2,700 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

Madhuca woodii 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. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca woodii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136470606A136470898. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470606A136470898.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136470606/136470898. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. "Madhuca woodii". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787569-1. Retrieved 26 September 2020. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca woodii P.Royen". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 268. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 28 November 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15326888 entry