''Madhuca sepilokensis'' is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Sepilok in Malaysia's Sabah state.

Description

''Madhuca sepilokensis'' grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . Inflorescences bear up to six flowers.

Distribution and habitat

''Madhuca sepilokensis'' is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest to altitude.

Conservation

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

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plantations.

References

sepilokensis Endemic flora of Borneo Trees of Borneo Plants described in 1960 {{Sapotaceae-stub