Madhuca primoplagensis

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Madhuca primoplagensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Subfamily: Sapotoideae
Tribe: Sapoteae
Genus: Madhuca
Species: M. primoplagensis
Binomial name
Madhuca primoplagensis
Vink[1]

Madhuca primoplagensis is a tree in the Sapotaceae family. It grows up to 20 metres (66 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 centimetres (14 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to 13 flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3 centimetres (1 in) long. The specific epithet primoplagensis is from the Latin meaning "first region", referring to Sarawak's First or Kuching Division, the tree's only known home. Habitat is lowland forests from sea-level to 300 metres (980 ft) altitude. M. primoplagensis is endemic to Borneo and known only from Sarawak.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca primoplagensis Vink". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 257,258. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 18 November 2013. 



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