Madhuca sessilis
| Madhuca sessilis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Subfamily: | Sapotoideae |
| Tribe: | Sapoteae |
| Genus: | Madhuca |
| Species: | M. sessilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Madhuca sessilis (King & Gamble) Baehni[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Madhuca sessilis is a tree in the Sapotaceae family. It grows up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 centimetres (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. The specific epithet sessilis is from the Latin meaning "without stalk", referring to the leaves. Habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest. M. sessilis is found in Sumatra, Singapore and Borneo.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Madhuca sessilis". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ↑ Chai, P. P. K.; Yii, P. C. (April 2002). "Madhuca sessilis (King & Gamble) Baehni" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 264–265. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
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