| Madhuca sepilokensis | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Endangered (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. sepilokensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca sepilokensis P.Royen | |
Madhuca sepilokensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Sepilok in Malaysia's Sabah state.
Description
Madhuca sepilokensis grows up to 13 metres (40 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). Inflorescences bear up to six flowers.
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca sepilokensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 100 m (300 ft) altitude.
Conservation
Madhuca sepilokensis has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.
References
- ^ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca sepilokensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470558A136470872. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470558A136470872.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- "Madhuca sepilokensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca sepilokensis P.Royen". 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. p. 263. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
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| Madhuca sepilokensis | |
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