Madhuca markleeana is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
| Madhuca markleeana | |
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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. markleeana
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca markleeana | |
Description
editMadhuca markleeana grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). The bark is chocolate brown. Inflorescences bear up to five white flowers. The fruits are green, ellipsoid, up to 7 cm (3 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editMadhuca markleeana is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 400 m (1,300 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
editMadhuca markleeana has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is known from only two collections in Sarawak's Simunjan District, where most forest has been logged and converted to palm oil plantations.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca markleeana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136456478A136470806. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456478A136470806.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Madhuca markleeana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca markleeana Yii & P.Chai". 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. 247–248. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
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