Madhuca elmeri

Madhuca elmeri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. elmeri
Binomial name
Madhuca elmeri

Madhuca elmeri is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the American botanist and plant collector Adolph Elmer who worked extensively in the Philippines and Borneo.[3]

Description

Madhuca elmeri grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to five flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca elmeri is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to the east coast of Sabah. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests to 106 m (348 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

Madhuca elmeri has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca elmeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136454472A136470746. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136454472A136470746.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Madhuca elmeri". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca elmeri Merr. ex 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. pp. 235–236. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.


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