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Madhuca erythrophylla

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Madhuca erythrophylla
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. erythrophylla
Binomial name
Madhuca erythrophylla
Synonyms[2]
  • Bassia erythrophylla King & Gamble

Madhuca erythrophylla is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet erythrophylla means 'red leaves'.[3]

Description

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Madhuca erythrophylla grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Madhuca erythrophylla is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests from 50–400 m (200–1,300 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

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Madhuca erythrophylla has been assessed as endangered 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 c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca erythrophylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136455322A136470766. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136455322A136470766.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Madhuca erythrophylla". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca erythrophylla (King & Gamble) 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. 239. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013.