Madhuca fusca | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. fusca
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Binomial name | |
Madhuca fusca | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Madhuca fusca is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet fusca means 'very dark brown', referring to the indumentum.[3]
Madhuca fusca is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is kerangas forests to 300 metres (1,000 ft) altitude.[3]
Madhuca fusca has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]