Madhuca spectabilis

Madhuca spectabilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Sapotaceae
Genus:	Madhuca
Species:	M. spectabilis
Binomial name
	Madhuca spectabilis; P.Royen[1]

Madhuca spectabilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It grows up to 26 metres (85 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). Inflorescences bear eight or more flowers. The specific epithet spectabilis is from the Latin meaning "spectacular", referring to the tree's appearance. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from sea-level to 200 metres (660 ft) altitude. M. spectabilis is endemic to Borneo.[1]

References

Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca spectabilis P.Royen". 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). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 265, 267. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.

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[TFSS-1] Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca spectabilis P.Royen". 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). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 265, 267. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.