Madhuca palembanica (Miq.) Forman

Species

Angiosperms > Ericales > Sapotaceae > Madhuca

Characteristics

A tree. It can grow 35 m tall. The stem has white sap. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are usually very narrow. The flowers are 12 mm across. They are white to yellow and occur in bundles in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 12 mm long. They are golden brown and fleshy.
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Mature height (meter) 35.0
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It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 700 m above sea level. It is usually on sandy ridges.
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Edible fruits
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Conservation status

Madhuca palembanica threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994570-1
WFO ID wfo-0000232819
COL ID 733NM
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Synonyms

Madhuca palembanica Nageia palembanica Podocarpus palembanicus Ganua palembanica