Madhuca brochidodroma

Madhuca brochidodroma is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet brochidodroma means "loop-veined", referring to the leaves.[3]

Madhuca brochidodroma
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. brochidodroma
Binomial name
Madhuca brochidodroma
T.D.Penn.[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Ganua coriacea Pierre ex Dubard

Description

Madhuca brochidodroma grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six cream-coloured flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca brochidodroma is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp forest.[1]

Conservation

Madhuca brochidodroma 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
  1. Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca brochidodroma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448079A136470706. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  2. "Madhuca brochidodroma". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  3. Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca brochidodroma T.D.Penn.". 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). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 228–229. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.


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