Madhuca utilis

Madhuca utilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet utilis means "useful", referring to the timber.[3]

Madhuca utilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. utilis
Binomial name
Madhuca utilis
Synonyms[2]
  • Isonandra utilis (Ridl.) Baehni
  • Madhuca stenophylla H.J.Lam
  • Payena utilis Ridl.

Description

Madhuca utilis grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). The bark is greyish brown. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 5.5 cm (2 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca utilis is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is swamps and lowland kerangas forests from 18–520 m (100–1,700 ft).[1]

Conservation

Madhuca utilis 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 utilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61964051A61964053. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  2. "Madhuca utilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  3. Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca utilis (Ridl.) 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). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 267. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.


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