title: Madhuca palembanica
text: # Madhuca palembanica
  
  Madhuca palembanica is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is named for Palembang in Sumatra.
  
  ## Description
  
  Madhuca palembanica grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm (20 in). The bark is greyish brown.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Madhuca palembanica is native to Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest from 50–800 m (200–2,600 ft) altitude.
  
  ## Conservation
  
  Madhuca palembanica has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.
  
  