Madhuca pubicalyx


Madhuca pubicalyx is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet pubicalyx means 'soft-haired calyx'.

Description

Madhuca pubicalyx grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca pubicalyx is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to altitude.

Conservation

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