Biology:Madhuca sepilokensis
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae
| Madhuca sepilokensis | |
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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. sepilokensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca sepilokensis P.Royen[2]
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Madhuca sepilokensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Sepilok in Malaysia's Sabah state.[3]
Description
Madhuca sepilokensis grows up to 13 metres (40 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). Inflorescences bear up to six flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca sepilokensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 100 m (300 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca sepilokensis 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 sepilokensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T136470558A136470872. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470558A136470872.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136470558/136470872. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ "Madhuca sepilokensis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787551-1. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca sepilokensis P.Royen". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 263. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q15326502 entry
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