Madhuca silamensis

Madhuca silamensis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Mount Silam in Borneo.

Description
Madhuca silamensis grows up to 9 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm. The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers.

Distribution and habitat
Madhuca silamensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is known from only two locations in Sabah. Its habitat is lowland forests growing on ultrabasic soils up to 850 m elevation.

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