Madhuca sepilokensis

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

Madhuca sepilokensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Sepilok in Malaysia's Sabah state.[3]

Description[]

Madhuca sepilokensis grows up to 13 metres (40 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). Inflorescences bear up to six flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat[]

Madhuca sepilokensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 100 m (300 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation[]

Madhuca sepilokensis 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. ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca sepilokensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470558A136470872. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470558A136470872.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Madhuca sepilokensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca sepilokensis 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). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 263. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.


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