Madhuca spectabilis
| Madhuca spectabilis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Subfamily: | Sapotoideae |
| Tribe: | Sapoteae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. spectabilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca spectabilis P.Royen[1] | |
Madhuca spectabilis is a tree in the Sapotaceae family. It grows up to 26 metres (85 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). Inflorescences bear eight or more flowers.The specific epithet spectabilis is from the Latin meaning "spectacular", referring to the tree's appearance. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 200 metres (660 ft) altitude. M. spectabilis is endemic to Borneo.[1]
References
- 1 2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca spectabilis P.Royen" (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. 265,267. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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