Madhuca endertii

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Madhuca endertii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. endertii
Binomial name
Madhuca endertii

Madhuca endertii is a plant in the family Sapotaceae.

Description[edit]

Madhuca endertii grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 4.5 cm (2 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat[edit]

Madhuca endertii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is montane forests from 800–3,700 m (3,000–12,000 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation[edit]

Madhuca endertii 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[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca endertii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136454592A136470751. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136454592A136470751.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Madhuca endertii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  3. ^ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca endertii H.J.Lam". 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. 236. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.