Madhuca sericea is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet sericea means 'silky', referring to the indumentum.
Madhuca sericea grows up to 33m (108feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60cm (20inches). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to seven flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 3.5cm (01.4inches) long and greyish when young.
Madhuca sericea is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1210m (3,970feet) altitude.
Madhuca sericea has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.