Madhuca barbata

Madhuca barbata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Subfamily: Sapotoideae
Tribe: Sapoteae
Genus: Madhuca
Species: M. barbata
Binomial name
Madhuca barbata
T.D.Penn.
Synonyms[1]
  • Ganua pierrei van den Assem

Madhuca barbata is a plant in the Sapotaceae family. It grows as a small tree. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers. The specific epithet barbata is from the Latin meaning "bearded", referring to the sepals. Its habitat is lowland forests. M. barbata is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sarawak.[2]

References

  1. "Madhuca barbata". The Plant List. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca barbata T.D.Penn." (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. pp. 227–228. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 28 October 2013.


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