Madhuca markleeana
# Madhuca markleeana

Madhuca markleeana is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

## Description

Madhuca markleeana grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). The bark is chocolate brown. Inflorescences bear up to five white flowers. The fruits are green, ellipsoid, up to 7 cm (3 in) long.

## Distribution and habitat

Madhuca markleeana is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 400 m (1,300 ft) altitude.

## Conservation

Madhuca markleeana has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is known from only two collections in Sarawak's Simunjan District, where most forest has been logged and converted to palm oil plantations.

