Madhuca pallida | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. pallida
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Binomial name | |
Madhuca pallida | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Madhuca pallida is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet pallida means 'pale in colour', referring to the leaves.[3]
Madhuca pallida grows up to 16 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight bright yellowish-green flowers.[3]
Madhuca pallida is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,800 m (6,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Madhuca pallida 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]