Madhuca prolixa
| Madhuca prolixa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Subfamily: | Sapotoideae |
| Tribe: | Sapoteae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. prolixa |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca prolixa (Pierre ex Dubard) Yii & P.Chai[1] | |
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Madhuca prolixa is a tree in the Sapotaceae family. It grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 centimetres (6 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are yellowish-grey, subglobose, up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet prolixa is from the Latin meaning "expanded", referring to the inflorescences. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 200 metres (660 ft) altitude. M. prolixa is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Madhuca prolixa". The Plant List. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ↑ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca prolixa (Pierre ex Dubard) Yii & P.Chai" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 257,259. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
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