Madhuca insignis
Madhuca insignis is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to India. It had been declared extinct due to habitat loss. However, a Madhuca insignis population has been rediscovered along the banks of the river Kumaradhara, in Dakshina Kannada region of Karnataka state, India. The area is the proposed site for the Kukke I and Kukke II hydel power projects. Restoration efforts of the species are being attempted. References

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Endemic flora of India (region)
Flora of Kerala
Flora of Karnataka
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
Critically endangered flora of Asia