Madhuca sericea (Miq.) H.J.Lam, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenz. 3, 7 (1925)
Latin for 'silky', referring to the hairs on the lower leaf surface.Synonyms
Bassia argentea de Vriese ex C.B.Clarke
Bassia sericea (Miq.) King
Kakosmanthus argenteus (C.B.Clarke) Pierre ex Dubard
Madhuca sericea var. ridleyi (Gaud.) Ng
Payena ridleyi Gaud.
Payena sericea Miq.
Description
Upper canopy tree up to 41 m tall and 65 cm dbh. Stem with white sap.
Stipules ca. minute. Leaves alternate, simple, penni-veined, shiny silvery hairy
below. Flowers ca. 7 mm diameter, white-yellow, placed in axillary bundles.
Fruits ca. 24 mm diameter, green, drupes.
Ecology
In undisturbed mixed dipterocarp and sub-montane forests up to 1200 m
altitude. Usually on hillsides and ridges with sandy to clay soils. In secondary
forests usually present as a pre-disturbance remnant.
Distribution
Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo (throughout the island).
Local names
Borneo: Merading, Nato daun lebar, Nato terong, Natu, Natu bura, Nyatoh.
