Biology:Madhuca sessilis

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Sapotaceae

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

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

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]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136470561/136470877. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Madhuca sessilis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:787555-1. Retrieved 25 September 2020. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca sessilis (King & Gamble) Baehni". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 264–265. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 25 November 2013. 

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