title: Madhuca curtisii
text: # Madhuca curtisii
  
  Madhuca curtisii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
  
  ## Description
  
  Madhuca curtisii grows up to 28 metres (90 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). 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 1,800 m (6,000 ft) 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 palm oil plantations.
  
  