Madhuca sandakanensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Sandakan in Borneo.[3]

Madhuca sandakanensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. sandakanensis
Binomial name
Madhuca sandakanensis

Description

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Madhuca sandakanensis grows up to 17 metres (60 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The twigs are pale yellowish green. Inflorescences bear up to five flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Madhuca sandakanensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from 30–550 m (100–1,800 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

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Madhuca sandakanensis has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca sandakanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136470437A136470862. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470437A136470862.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Madhuca sandakanensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca sandakanensis P.Royen". 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. 260–261. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2013.