Madhuca costulata
| Madhuca costulata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Subfamily: | Sapotoideae |
| Tribe: | Sapoteae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. costulata |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca costulata (Pierre ex Dubard) H.J.Lam | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Madhuca costulata is a plant in the Sapotaceae family. It grows as a tree up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimetres (4 in). The bark is greyish. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers. The specific epithet costulata is from the Latin meaning "finely ribbed", referring to the leaves. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 300 metres (1,000 ft) altitude. M. costulata is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sarawak.[2]
References
- ↑ "Madhuca costulata". The Plant List. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca costulata (Pierre ex Dubard) H.J.Lam" (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. p. 231. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
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