''Madhuca ochracea'' is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The

specific epithet In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming system"), also called nomenclature ("two-name naming system") or binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, bot ...

''ochracea'' means "yellowish brown", referring to the indumentum.

Description

''Madhuca ochracea'' grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to seven flowers.

Distribution and habitat

''Madhuca ochracea'' is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest from sea level to altitude.

Conservation

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

palm oil Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palms. The oil is used in food manufacturing, in beauty products, and as biofuel. Palm oil accounted for about 33% of global oils produced from ...

plantations. One collection (of two) of the species is in Niah National Park, where the habitat is considered intact.

References

ochracea Endemic flora of Borneo Trees of Borneo Flora of Sarawak Plants described in 2001 {{Sapotaceae-stub