Madhuca ochracea explained

Madhuca ochracea is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet ochracea means 'yellowish brown', referring to the indumentum.

Description

Madhuca ochracea grows up to 25m (82feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70cm (30inches). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to seven flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca ochracea is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from sea level to 100m (300feet) altitude.

Conservation

Madhuca ochracea has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations. One collection (of two) of the species is in Niah National Park, where the habitat is considered intact.