Madhuca montana is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet montana means 'of the mountains', referring to its habitat.[3]
| Madhuca montana | |
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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. montana
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca montana | |
Description
editMadhuca montana grows up to 33 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 55 cm (20 in). The twigs are brownish. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers.[4]
Distribution and habitat
editMadhuca montana is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is montane forests from 1,210–4,000 m (4,000–13,000 ft) altitude.[4]
Conservation
editMadhuca montana 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
edit- ^ a b Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca montana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470318A136470816. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470318A136470816.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Madhuca montana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ Archibald William Smith A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names: Their Meanings and Origins, p. 239, at Google Books
- ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca montana P.Royen". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 248. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
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