Madhuca palembanica

Madhuca palembanica is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Palembang in Sumatra.

Description
Madhuca palembanica grows up to 30 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm. The bark is greyish brown.

Distribution and habitat
Madhuca palembanica is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from 50–800 m altitude.

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