| Madhuca kingiana | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. kingiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca kingiana (Brace ex King & Gamble) H.J.Lam | |
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Madhuca kingiana is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the botanist George King.
Description
Madhuca kingiana grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers.
Distribution and habitat
Madhuca kingiana is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,800 m (5,900 ft) altitude.
Conservation
Madhuca kingiana has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.
References
- ^ Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca kingiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136456284A136470786. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136456284A136470786.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Madhuca kingiana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca kingiana (Brace ex King & Gamble) H.J.Lam". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 242–243. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
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