Madhuca glabrescens
| Madhuca glabrescens | |
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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. glabrescens
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca glabrescens | |
Madhuca glabrescens is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet glabrescens means 'becoming glabrous', referring to the leaves.[3]
Description
[edit]Madhuca glabrescens grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall,[1] with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in).[3] The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers. The fruit is yellowish-brown, ellipsoid, up to 10 cm (4 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Madhuca glabrescens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest, to 1,360 m (4,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
[edit]Madhuca glabrescens 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
[edit]- ^ a b c d Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca glabrescens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136456216A136470776. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456216A136470776.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Madhuca glabrescens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca glabrescens H.J.Lam". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 241–242. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
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