Madhuca korthalsii
# Madhuca korthalsii

Madhuca korthalsii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist P. W. Korthals.

## Description

Madhuca korthalsii grows up to 35 metres (115 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to five white flowers.

## Distribution and habitat

Madhuca korthalsii is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 1,200 m (4,000 ft) altitude.

## Conservation

Madhuca korthalsii 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.

