Madhuca burckiana is a plant in the family Sapotaceae.
Madhuca burckiana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. burckiana
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Binomial name | |
Madhuca burckiana | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Description
editMadhuca burckiana grows as a tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editMadhuca burckiana is native to Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, the Maluku Islands, the Philippines and New Guinea. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,000 m (3,000 ft) altitude.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca burckiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448097A136470711. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448097A136470711.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Madhuca burckiana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- ^ Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca burckiana (Koord.) 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. 229–230. ISBN 978-983-2181-27-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.