Madhuca borneensis
# Madhuca borneensis

Madhuca borneensis is a plant in the family Sapotaceae.

## Description

Madhuca borneensis grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is greyish. Inflorescences bear up to seven white flowers. The fruit is reddish-brown, ovoid to ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.

## Distribution and habitat

Madhuca borneensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to 200 m (700 ft) altitude.

## Conservation

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

