Madhuca vulpina is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet vulpina means 'fox-like', referring to the colour of the indumentum.[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. vulpina
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| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca vulpina | |
Description
editMadhuca vulpina grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm (20 in). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editMadhuca vulpina is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 120 m (400 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
editMadhuca vulpina has been assessed as critically 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 c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca vulpina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470586A136470893. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470586A136470893.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Madhuca vulpina". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca vulpina 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. 267–268. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
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