Madhuca pallida

Madhuca pallida is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet pallida means 'pale in colour', referring to the leaves.

Description
Madhuca pallida grows up to 16 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. The bark is dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to eight bright yellowish-green flowers.

Distribution and habitat
Madhuca pallida is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 1800 m altitude.

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