Madhuca engkikiana

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

Madhuca engkikiana is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Indonesian botanist Engkik Soepadmo.[3]

Description

Madhuca engkikiana grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 42 cm (17 in). The bark is reddish grey. The leathery leaves are obovate to elliptic and measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences are axillary. The ellipsoid fruits are brownish.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca engkikiana is endemic to Borneo, where is it confined to Sabah. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests to elevations of 1,910 m (6,270 ft).[1]

Conservation

Madhuca engkikiana has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by logging and by conversion of land for palm oil plantations. Being in Kinabalu Park affords the species a level of protection.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2021). "Madhuca engkikiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T136454646A136470756. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Madhuca engkikiana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b Chung, R. C. K. (2002). "Madhuca Buch.-Ham. ex J.F.Gemlin". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 236–238. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.