Kingdom Plantae Family Sapotaceae Tribe Sapoteae Rank Species | Order Ericales Subfamily Sapotoideae Genus Madhuca People also search for Madhuca hirtiflora | |
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.
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