Madhuca fusca is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet fusca means 'very dark brown', referring to the indumentum.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. fusca
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca fusca | |
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Distribution and habitat
editMadhuca fusca is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is kerangas forests to 300 metres (1,000 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
editMadhuca fusca 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
edit- ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca fusca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136455421A136470771. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136455421A136470771.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Madhuca fusca". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca fusca (Engl.) Forman". 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. 239–241. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
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