Madhuca brochidodroma
Madhuca brochidodroma is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. It grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six cream-coloured flowers. The specific epithet brochidodroma is from the Greek meaning "loop-veined", referring to the leaves. Habitat is peat swamp forest. M. brochidodroma is found in Sumatra and Borneo.[2]
| Madhuca brochidodroma | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. brochidodroma |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca brochidodroma T.D.Penn.[1] | |
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References
- "Madhuca brochidodroma". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca brochidodroma T.D.Penn.". 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). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 228–229. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
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