Madhuca sessilis

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Madhuca sessilis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Madhuca
Species:
M. sessilis
Binomial name
Madhuca sessilis
Synonyms [2]
  • Ganua sessilis(King & Gamble) H.J.Lam
  • Payena sessilisKing & Gamble

Madhuca sessilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet sessilis means "without stalk", referring to the leaves. [3]

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Description

Madhuca sessilis grows up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (10 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear two to three flowers. The fruits are purplish-green, round, up to 1 cm (0.4 in) in diameter. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Madhuca sessilis is native to Sumatra, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Olander, S.B.; Wilkie, P. (2019). "Madhuca sessilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T136470561A136470877. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136470561A136470877.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Madhuca sessilis". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca sessilis (King & Gamble) Baehni". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 264–265. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
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