Madhuca woodii

Madhuca woodii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the botanist Geoffrey Wood.[3]

Madhuca woodii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. woodii
Binomial name
Madhuca woodii

Description

Madhuca woodii grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Inflorescences bear up to seven flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca woodii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from 180–810 m (600–2,700 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

Madhuca woodii has been assessed as Vulnerable 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 woodii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470606A136470898. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  2. "Madhuca woodii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  3. Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca woodii P.Royen". 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. 268. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2013.


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