Madhuca cheongiana
| Madhuca cheongiana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Subfamily: | Sapotoideae |
| Tribe: | Sapoteae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. cheongiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca cheongiana Yii & P.Chai | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Madhuca cheongiana is a plant in the Sapotaceae family. It grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 white flowers. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea-level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude. M. cheongiana is endemic to Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ "Madhuca cheongiana". The Plant List. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca cheongiana Yii & P.Chai" (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. 230. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
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