Madhuca montana

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

Madhuca montana is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet montana means 'of the mountains', referring to its habitat.[3]

Description

Madhuca montana grows up to 33 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 55 cm (20 in). The twigs are brownish. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers.[4]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca montana is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is montane forests from 1,210–4,000 m (4,000–13,000 ft) altitude.[4]

Conservation

Madhuca montana 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 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca montana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470318A136470816. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470318A136470816.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Madhuca montana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  3. ^ Archibald William Smith A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names: Their Meanings and Origins, p. 239, at Google Books
  4. ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca montana P.Royen". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 248. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.


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