Madhuca ochracea

Madhuca ochracea is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet ochracea means 'yellowish brown', referring to the indumentum.

Description

Madhuca ochracea grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to seven flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca ochracea is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from sea level to altitude.

Conservation

Madhuca ochracea has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations. One collection of the species is in Niah National Park, where the habitat is considered intact.