Madhuca sessiliflora
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Madhuca sessiliflora faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its native range in Southeast Asia. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and rice cultivation, has fragmented its lowland forest habitat. Logging operations target both the species itself for timber and clear surrounding forest areas, while urban development continues to encroach on remaining forest patches.
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and mixed deciduous forests, typically found at elevations below 800 meters. It grows in both primary and secondary forest environments, often in areas with well-drained soils and high humidity.