Madhuca ochracea is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet ochracea means 'yellowish brown', referring to the indumentum.[3]
| Madhuca ochracea | |
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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. ochracea
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca ochracea | |
Description
editMadhuca ochracea grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to seven flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editMadhuca ochracea is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from sea level to 100 m (300 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
editMadhuca ochracea has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations. One collection (of two) of the species is in Niah National Park, where the habitat is considered intact.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca ochracea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470349A136470831. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470349A136470831.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Madhuca ochracea". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca ochracea 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. pp. 254–255. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
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