Madhuca lancifolia


Madhuca lancifolia is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet lancifolia means 'lance-shaped leaves'.

Description

Madhuca lancifolia grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca lancifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest.

Conservation

Madhuca lancifolia has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.