Madhuca primoplagensis

Madhuca primoplagensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet primoplagensis means 'first region', referring to Sarawak's First or Kuching Division, the tree's native habitat.[3]

Madhuca primoplagensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. primoplagensis
Binomial name
Madhuca primoplagensis

Description

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Madhuca primoplagensis grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (14 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to 13 flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Madhuca primoplagensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland forests from 90–300 m (300–1,000 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

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Madhuca primoplagensis has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging conversion of land to palm oil plantations.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca primoplagensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470366A136470847. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470366A136470847.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Madhuca primoplagensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca primoplagensis Vink". 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. 257, 258. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.