''Madhuca curtisii'' is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.

Description

''Madhuca curtisii'' grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The bark is reddish brown. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers, which are fragrant and greenish cream-coloured.

Distribution and habitat

''Madhuca curtisii'' is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is forests to altitude.

Conservation

''Madhuca curtisii'' has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for

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plantations.

References

curtisii Trees of Peninsular Malaysia Trees of Borneo Plants described in 1906 {{Sapotaceae-stub