| Madhuca woodii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. woodii |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca woodii | |
Madhuca woodii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the botanist Geoffrey Wood.[3]
Description
Madhuca woodii grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Inflorescences bear up to seven flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca woodii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from 180–810 m (600–2,700 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca woodii 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
- 1 2 3 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca woodii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470606A136470898. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470606A136470898.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ "Madhuca woodii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- 1 2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca woodii 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. p. 268. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
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