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Madhuca utilis
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| Madhuca utilis | |
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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. utilis
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca utilis | |
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Madhuca utilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet utilis means 'useful', referring to the timber.[3]
Description
[edit]Madhuca utilis grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). The bark is greyish brown. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 5.5 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Madhuca utilis is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is swamps and lowland kerangas forests from 18–520 m (100–1,700 ft).[1]
Conservation
[edit]Madhuca utilis 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 c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca utilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T61964051A61964053. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T61964051A61964053.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Madhuca utilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca utilis (Ridl.) 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. p. 267. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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