Madhuca sessilis | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. sessilis
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Binomial name | |
Madhuca sessilis | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Madhuca sessilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet sessilis means 'without stalk', referring to the leaves. [3]
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]
Madhuca sessilis is native to Sumatra, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest. [1]
Madhuca sessilis | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Madhuca |
Species: | M. sessilis
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Binomial name | |
Madhuca sessilis | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Madhuca sessilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet sessilis means 'without stalk', referring to the leaves. [3]
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]
Madhuca sessilis is native to Sumatra, Singapore and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest. [1]