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Madhuca korthalsii (Pierre ex Burck) H. J. Lam

Madhuca korthalsii

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Madhuca korthalsii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist P. W. Korthals.[3]

Description

Madhuca korthalsii grows up to 35 metres (115 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to five white flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca korthalsii is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,200 m (4,000 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation

Madhuca korthalsii 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]

References

  1. ^ a b c Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca korthalsii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136456294A136470791. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456294A136470791.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Madhuca korthalsii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca korthalsii (Pierre ex Burck) H.J.Lam". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 243–244. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
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Madhuca korthalsii: Brief Summary

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Madhuca korthalsii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist P. W. Korthals.

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