Madhuca brochidodroma

Madhuca brochidodroma
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Subfamily: Sapotoideae
Tribe: Sapoteae
Genus: Madhuca
Species: M. brochidodroma
Binomial name
Madhuca brochidodroma
T.D.Penn.[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Ganua coriacea Pierre ex Dubard

Madhuca brochidodroma is a plant in the Sapotaceae family. It grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to six cream-coloured flowers. The specific epithet brochidodroma is from the Greek meaning "loop-veined", referring to the leaves. Habitat is peat swamp forest. M. brochidodroma is found in Sumatra and Borneo.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Madhuca brochidodroma". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  2. Chai, P.P.K.; Yii, P.C. (April 2002). "Madhuca brochidodroma 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. 228–229. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 29 October 2013.


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