Madhuca prolixa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. prolixa
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Binomial name | |
Madhuca prolixa | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Madhuca prolixa is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet prolixa means 'expanded', referring to the inflorescences. [3]
Madhuca prolixa grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are yellowish-grey, subglobose, up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter. [3]
Madhuca prolixa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from 120–1,640 m (400–5,400 ft) altitude. [1]
Madhuca prolixa has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations. [1]
Madhuca prolixa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. prolixa
|
Binomial name | |
Madhuca prolixa | |
Synonyms [2] | |
|
Madhuca prolixa is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet prolixa means 'expanded', referring to the inflorescences. [3]
Madhuca prolixa grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are yellowish-grey, subglobose, up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter. [3]
Madhuca prolixa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from 120–1,640 m (400–5,400 ft) altitude. [1]
Madhuca prolixa has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations. [1]