Madhuca costulata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. costulata
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Madhuca costulata is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet costulata means 'finely ribbed', referring to the leaves.[3]
Description
Madhuca costulata grows as a tree up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The bark is greyish. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca costulata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests to 300 m (1,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca costulata 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
- ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca costulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448221A136470721. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448221A136470721.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Madhuca costulata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ a b Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca costulata (Pierre ex Dubard) H.J.Lam". 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. p. 231. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.