Madhuca barbata

Madhuca barbata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. barbata
Binomial name
Madhuca barbata
Synonyms
  • Ganua pierrei Assem

Madhuca barbata is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet barbata means 'bearded', referring to the sepals.

Description

Madhuca barbata grows as a small tree. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca barbata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp and mixed dipterocarp forests to 300 m (1,000 ft) altitude.

Conservation

Madhuca barbata has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca barbata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T136448067A136470696. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136448067A136470696.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca barbata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca barbata T.D.Penn.". 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. 227–228. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.