Madhuca barbata
Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae
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Madhuca barbata is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet barbata means 'bearded', referring to the sepals.[3]
| Madhuca barbata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. barbata |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca barbata T.D.Penn.[2] | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Description
Madhuca barbata grows as a small tree. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca barbata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp and mixed dipterocarp forests to 300 m (1,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca barbata has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
