Madhuca multinervia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. multinervia
Binomial name
Madhuca multinervia
Yii & P.Chai[2]

Madhuca multinervia is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet multinervia means "many-veined", referring to the leaves.[2]

Description

Madhuca multinervia grows up to 20 m (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The bark is pale brown, mottled grey. Its Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 2.1 cm (0.8 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca multinervia is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest, on hills at elevations of 200–300 m (700–1,000 ft).[1][2]

Conservation

Madhuca multinervia has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is primarily threatened by conversion of land in its habitat for palm oil plantations. It is also threatened by harvesting for its timber. The species does occur in some protected areas.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2021). "Madhuca multinervia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T136470338A136470826. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca multinervia Yii & P.Chai". 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. 250–252. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
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