Madhuca_lancifolia

<i>Madhuca lancifolia</i>

Madhuca lancifolia

Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae

Madhuca lancifolia is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet lancifolia means "lance-shaped leaves".[3]

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Description

Madhuca lancifolia grows up to 14 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca lancifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest.[3]

Conservation

Madhuca lancifolia 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. [1]
    Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca lancifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136456400A136470801. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456400A136470801.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Madhuca lancifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  3. [3]
    Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca lancifolia (Burck) 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. p. 245. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2013.


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