Madhuca curtisii

Madhuca curtisii
Conservation status
	; Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Madhuca
Species:	M. curtisii
Binomial name
	Madhuca curtisii; (King & Gamble) Ridl.
Synonyms
	Bassia curtisii King & Gamble; Bassia perakensis King & Gamble; Ganua chrysocarpa Pierre ex Dubard; Ganua curtisii (King & Gamble) H.J.Lam; Isonandra curtisii (King & Gamble) Baehni; Madhuca chrysocarpa (Pierre ex Dubard) Ridl.; Madhuca perakensis (King & Gamble) Ridl.;

Madhuca curtisii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

Description

Madhuca curtisii grows up to 28 metres (90 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers, which are fragrant and greenish cream-coloured.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca curtisii is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is forests to 1,800 m (6,000 ft) altitude.^[1]

Conservation

Madhuca curtisii 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

^ ^a ^b ^c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca curtisii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448387A136470731. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448387A136470731.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Madhuca curtisii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
^ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca curtisii (King & Gamble) Ridl.". 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. 233–234. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.

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[iucn_status_20_November_2021-1] Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca curtisii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448387A136470731. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448387A136470731.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.

[POWO-2] "Madhuca curtisii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 September 2020.

[TFSS-3] Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca curtisii (King & Gamble) Ridl.". 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. 233–234. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.

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