Madhuca prolixa
Species of tree
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Madhuca prolixa is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet prolixa means 'expanded', referring to the inflorescences.[3]
| Madhuca prolixa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. prolixa |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca prolixa | |
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Description
Madhuca prolixa grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are yellowish-grey, subglobose, up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca prolixa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from 120–1,640 m (400–5,400 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca prolixa has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
