Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 504 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135202
Common Names
- Pancovia Sessiliflora
- Sessiliflora Plant
- Sessiliflora
Description
Pancovia sessiliflora (also called Sessiliflora Pancovia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall and has a spreading crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pancovia sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pancovia sessiliflora is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Pancovia sessiliflora
Pancovia sessiliflora is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Species in the Pancovia genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family