Madhuca kingiana
Madhuca kingiana is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the botanist George King.[3]
| Madhuca kingiana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. kingiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca kingiana | |
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Description
Madhuca kingiana grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca kingiana is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,800 m (5,900 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca kingiana has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca kingiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136456284A136470786. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456284A136470786.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- "Madhuca kingiana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca kingiana (Brace ex 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. pp. 242–243. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
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