Madhuca malaccensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named after Malacca in Peninsular Malaysia.[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. malaccensis
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| Madhuca malaccensis | |
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Description
editMadhuca malaccensis grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 centimetres (18 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are oblong, up to 2.7 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editMadhuca malaccensis is native to Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 4,400 m (14,000 ft) altitude.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca malaccensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61963759A61963766. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T61963759A61963766.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Madhuca malaccensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca malaccensis (C.B.Clarke) 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. 245–246. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
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