Madhuca multinervia explained

Madhuca multinervia is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet Latin: multinervia means 'many-veined', referring to the leaves.

Description

Madhuca multinervia grows up to 20m (70feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40cm (20inches). The bark is pale brown, mottled grey. Its Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 2.1cm (00.8inches) long.

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca multinervia is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest, on hills at elevations of NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet).

Conservation

Madhuca multinervia has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is primarily threatened by conversion of land in its habitat for palm oil plantations. It is also threatened by harvesting for its timber. The species does occur in some protected areas.