| Madhuca vulpina | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Critically 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. vulpina |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca vulpina Vink | |
Madhuca vulpina is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet vulpina means 'fox-like', referring to the colour of the indumentum.
Description
Madhuca 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.
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca 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.
Conservation
Madhuca 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.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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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| Madhuca vulpina | |
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