| Madhuca utilis | |
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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. utilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca utilis (Ridl.) H.J.Lam | |
| Synonyms | |
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Madhuca utilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet utilis means 'useful', referring to the timber.
Description
Madhuca utilis grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). The bark is greyish brown. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 5.5 cm (2 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca utilis is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is swamps and lowland kerangas forests from 18–520 m (100–1,700 ft).
Conservation
Madhuca utilis 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 utilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61964051A61964053. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T61964051A61964053.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Madhuca utilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca utilis (Ridl.) H.J.Lam". 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. 267. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Madhuca utilis | |
| Payena utilis | |
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