Madhuca barbata
Appearance
Madhuca barbata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. barbata
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Binomial name | |
Madhuca barbata | |
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Madhuca barbata is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet barbata means 'bearded', referring to the sepals.[3]
Description
[edit]Madhuca barbata grows as a small tree. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Madhuca barbata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp and mixed dipterocarp forests to 300 m (1,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
[edit]Madhuca barbata has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca barbata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448067A136470696. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448067A136470696.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Madhuca barbata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- ^ a b Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca barbata T.D.Penn.". 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. 227–228. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.