Madhuca engkikiana is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Indonesian botanist Engkik Soepadmo.[3]
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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. engkikiana
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca engkikiana | |
Description
editMadhuca engkikiana grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 42 cm (17 in). The bark is reddish grey. The leathery leaves are obovate to elliptic and measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences are axillary. The ellipsoid fruits are brownish.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editMadhuca engkikiana is endemic to Borneo, where is it confined to Sabah. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests to elevations of 1,910 m (6,270 ft).[1]
Conservation
editMadhuca engkikiana has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by logging and by conversion of land for palm oil plantations. Being in Kinabalu Park affords the species a level of protection.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2021). "Madhuca engkikiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T136454646A136470756. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Madhuca engkikiana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ a b Chung, R. C. K. (2002). "Madhuca Buch.-Ham. ex J.F.Gemlin". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 236–238. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.