Madhuca brochidodroma
| Madhuca brochidodroma | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Subfamily: | Sapotoideae |
| Tribe: | Sapoteae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. brochidodroma |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca brochidodroma T.D.Penn.[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Madhuca brochidodroma is a plant in the Sapotaceae family. It grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six cream-coloured flowers. The specific epithet brochidodroma is from the Greek meaning "loop-veined", referring to the leaves. Habitat is peat swamp forest. M. brochidodroma is found in Sumatra and Borneo.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Madhuca brochidodroma". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ↑ Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca brochidodroma T.D.Penn." (PDF). 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. 228–229. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
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