Madhuca spectabilis | |
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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. spectabilis
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Binomial name | |
Madhuca spectabilis |
Madhuca spectabilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet spectabilis means 'spectacular', referring to the tree's appearance. [3]
Madhuca spectabilis grows up to 26 metres (90 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). Inflorescences bear eight or more flowers. [3]
Madhuca spectabilis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from 30–450 m (100–1,500 ft) altitude. [3]
Madhuca spectabilis 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]