Madhuca fusca

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

Madhuca fusca is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet fusca means 'very dark brown', referring to the indumentum.

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca fusca is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is kerangas forests to 300 metres (1,000 ft) altitude.

Conservation

Madhuca fusca has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.

References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca fusca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T136455421A136470771. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136455421A136470771.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca fusca". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca fusca (Engl.) Forman". 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. 239–241. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013.