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 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 in Borneo
Merading, Nato daun lebar, Nato terong, Natu, Natu bura, Nyatoh.