title: Madhuca barbata
text: # Madhuca barbata
  
  Madhuca barbata is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet barbata means "bearded", referring to the sepals.
  
  ## Description
  
  Madhuca barbata grows as a small tree. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Madhuca barbata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp and mixed dipterocarp forests to 300 m (1,000 ft) altitude.
  
  ## Conservation
  
  Madhuca barbata has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil plantations.
  
  