Madhuca prolixa

Madhuca prolixa is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet prolixa means "expanded", referring to the inflorescences.[3]

Madhuca prolixa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. prolixa
Binomial name
Madhuca prolixa
(Pierre ex Dubard) Yii & P.Chai[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Ganua prolixa Pierre ex Dubard

Description

Madhuca prolixa grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are yellowish-grey, subglobose, up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca prolixa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from 120–1,640 m (400–5,400 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

Madhuca prolixa 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
  1. Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca prolixa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470401A136470852. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  2. "Madhuca prolixa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  3. Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca prolixa (Pierre ex Dubard) Yii & P.Chai" (PDF). 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. 257, 259. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 19 November 2013.


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