Madhuca vulpina

Madhuca vulpina is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet vulpina means 'fox-like', referring to the colour of the indumentum.

Description

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

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca vulpina is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to altitude.

Conservation

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