Madhuca cheongiana
Appearance
Madhuca cheongiana | |
---|---|
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. cheongiana
|
Binomial name | |
Madhuca cheongiana | |
Synonyms[1] | |
Madhuca cheongiana is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. It grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 white flowers. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea-level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude. M. cheongiana is endemic to Borneo.[2]
References
- ^ "Madhuca cheongiana". The Plant List. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ^ 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.