Madhuca crassipes
| Madhuca crassipes | |
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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. crassipes |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca crassipes | |
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Madhuca crassipes is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet crassipes means 'thick foot or stalk', referring to the fruit stalk.[3]
Description
Madhuca crassipes grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (28 in). The bark is brown, mottled grey. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers which are fragrant and cream-coloured.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca crassipes is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is swamps and forests to 1,000 m (3,000 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
Madhuca crassipes 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
- ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca crassipes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448234A136470726. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448234A136470726.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Madhuca crassipes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca crassipes (Pierre ex Becc.) 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). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 231–233. ISBN 978-983-2181-27-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.