Madhuca utilis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. utilis
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Binomial name | |
Madhuca utilis | |
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Madhuca utilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet utilis means 'useful', referring to the timber.[3]
Madhuca utilis grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in). The bark is greyish brown. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 5.5 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Madhuca utilis is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is swamps and lowland kerangas forests from 18–520 m (100–1,700 ft).[1]
Madhuca utilis has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]