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Madhuca cheongiana

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Madhuca cheongiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. cheongiana
Binomial name
Madhuca cheongiana
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Madhuca cheongiana is a plant in the family Sapotaceae.

Description

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Madhuca cheongiana grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 white flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Madhuca cheongiana is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 250 m (800 ft) altitude.[3]

Conservation

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Madhuca cheongiana 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

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  1. ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca cheongiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448190A136470716. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448190A136470716.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Madhuca cheongiana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca cheongiana Yii & P.Chai". 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. 230. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.