Madhuca mindanaensis
| Madhuca mindanaensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Subfamily: | Sapotoideae |
| Tribe: | Sapoteae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. mindanaensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca mindanaensis (Merr.) Merr.[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Madhuca mindanaensis is a tree in the Sapotaceae family. It grows up to 20 metres (66 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 centimetres (10 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to nine flowers. The tree is named after Mindanao in the Philippines. Habitat is forests from sea-level to 160 metres (520 ft) altitude. M. mindanaensis is found in Borneo and the Philippines.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Madhuca mindanaensis". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
- ↑ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca mindanaensis (Merr.) Merr." (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. p. 248. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
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