The specific epithet utilis means 'useful', referring to the timber.

[3] Madhuca utilis grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (30 in).

[3] Madhuca utilis is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.

[1] Madhuca utilis has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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