Madhuca mindanaensis
Madhuca mindanaensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named after Mindanao in the Philippines.[3]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. mindanaensis |
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Description
Madhuca mindanaensis grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to nine flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca mindanaensis is native to Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) altitude.[1]
References
- Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca mindanaensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136456481A136470811. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- "Madhuca mindanaensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca mindanaensis (Merr.) Merr.". 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. p. 248. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
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