Madhuca daemonica is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

Madhuca daemonica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. daemonica
Binomial name
Madhuca daemonica
Synonyms[2]
  • Ganua daemonica Assem

Description

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Madhuca daemonica grows up to 24 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to seven translucent white flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Madhuca daemonica is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp, mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 700 m (2,000 ft) altitude.[3]

Conservation

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Madhuca daemonica 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

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  1. ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca daemonica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448458A136470736. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448458A136470736.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Madhuca daemonica". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca daemonica (Assem) Yii & P.Chai". 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. 234. ISBN 978-983-2181-27-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2013.