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

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 sessilis King & Gamble

Description

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "Madhuca sessilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b 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.