Madhuca cheongiana explained

Madhuca cheongiana is a plant in the family Sapotaceae.

Description

Madhuca cheongiana grows as a tree up to 30m (100feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50cm (20inches). The bark is brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 white flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca cheongiana is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests to 250m (820feet) altitude.

Conservation

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