Madhuca barbata

Madhuca barbata is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet barbata means 'bearded', referring to the sepals.

Description
Madhuca barbata grows as a small tree. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers.

Distribution and habitat
Madhuca barbata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp and mixed dipterocarp forests to 300 m altitude.

Conservation
Madhuca barbata has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations.