Madhuca sericea

Madhuca sericea is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet sericea means 'silky', referring to the indumentum.

Description

Madhuca sericea grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to seven flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to long and greyish when young.

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca sericea is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to altitude.

Conservation

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