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Madhuca woodii

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Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae

Madhuca woodii
Conservation status

Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species: M. woodii
Binomial name
Madhuca woodii
P.Royen

Madhuca woodii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the botanist Geoffrey Wood.

Description

Madhuca woodii grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Inflorescences bear up to seven flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca woodii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from 180–810 m (600–2,700 ft) altitude.

Conservation

Madhuca woodii has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.

References

  1. ^ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca woodii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470606A136470898. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470606A136470898.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. "Madhuca woodii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  3. ^ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca woodii 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. 268. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
Taxon identifiers
Madhuca woodii


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