Madhuca mindanaensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. mindanaensis
Binomial name
Madhuca mindanaensis
(Merr.) Merr.[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Bassia mindanaensis Merr.

Madhuca mindanaensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named after Mindanao in the Philippines.[3]

Description

Madhuca mindanaensis grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to nine flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca mindanaensis is native to Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) altitude.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca mindanaensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136456481A136470811. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456481A136470811.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca mindanaensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca mindanaensis (Merr.) Merr.". 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. 248. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2013.


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