Madhuca kuchingensis explained

Madhuca kuchingensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for the city of Kuching in Borneo.

Description

Madhuca kuchingensis grows up to 20m (70feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30cm (10inches). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight flowers. The fruits are yellowish, ellipsoid, up to 2cm (01inches) long.

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca kuchingensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests from NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet) altitude.

Conservation

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