Madhuca dubardii
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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. dubardii
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| Madhuca dubardii | |
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Madhuca dubardii is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae.[2][3]
Description
Madhuca dubardii grows as a tree up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to four flowers. The fruit is greyish-brown, ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca dubardii grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests from 40–200 m (100–700 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Madhuca dubardii has been assessed as near threatened 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 dubardii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136448471A136470741. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448471A136470741.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b c "Madhuca dubardii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Madhuca dubardii H.J.Lam". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
- ^ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca dubardii 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. 235. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.