The specific epithet sericea means 'silky', referring to the indumentum.

[3] Madhuca sericea grows up to 33 metres (110 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in).

[3] Madhuca sericea is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.

[1] Madhuca sericea has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations.