Madhuca erythrophylla
Madhuca erythrophylla is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. It grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers. The specific epithet erythrophylla is from the Greek meaning "red leaves". Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests from sea level to 100 metres (300 ft) altitude. M. erythrophylla is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[1]
| Madhuca erythrophylla | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. erythrophylla |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca erythrophylla | |
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References
- Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca erythrophylla (King & Gamble) 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). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 239. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- "Madhuca erythrophylla". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
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