Madhuca elmeri
# Madhuca elmeri

Madhuca elmeri is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the American botanist and plant collector Adolph Elmer who worked extensively in the Philippines and Borneo.

## Description

Madhuca elmeri grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to five flowers.

## Distribution and habitat

Madhuca elmeri is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to the east coast of Sabah. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests to 106 m (348 ft) altitude.

## Conservation

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

