Biology:Madhuca erythrophylla
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae
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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. erythrophylla
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca erythrophylla (King & Gamble) H.J.Lam[2]
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Madhuca erythrophylla is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet erythrophylla means "red leaves".[3]
Description
Madhuca erythrophylla grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca erythrophylla is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests from 50–400 m (200–1,300 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca erythrophylla 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 1.2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca erythrophylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136455322A136470766. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136455322A136470766.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136455322/136470766. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca erythrophylla". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787474-1. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca erythrophylla (King & Gamble) H.J.Lam". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 239. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15325976 entry
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