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Madhuca spectabilis
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| 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 | |
Madhuca spectabilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet spectabilis means 'spectacular', referring to the tree's appearance.[3]
Description
[edit]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
[edit]Madhuca spectabilis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from 30–450 m (100–1,500 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b 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. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Madhuca spectabilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca spectabilis P.Royen". 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. 265, 267. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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