Madhuca sessilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
233517
Status:
valid
Authors:
(King & Gamble) Baehni
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Boissiera 11: 36 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232848
Common Names
- Madhuca
- Butter Tree
- Mahua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Payena sessilis King & Gamble [unknown]
- Ganua sessilis H.J.Lam [unknown]
Description
Madhuca sessilis (also called Sessile Mahogany, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 25 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. It is found in tropical evergreen forests and in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Madhuca sessilis is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Madhuca sessilis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Madhuca sessilis is a tropical tree that can grow up to 15 m tall. It is found in tropical rainforests and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Madhuca sessilis
Madhuca sessilis can be found in tropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Madhuca sessilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Madhuca sessilis?
Madhuca sessilis
What is the common name of Madhuca sessilis?
Small mahua
What is the native range of Madhuca sessilis?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Madhuca genus
Madhuca alpina, Madhuca aristulata, Madhuca aspera, Madhuca barbata, Madhuca bejaudii, Madhuca betis, Madhuca boerlageana, Madhuca borneensis, Madhuca bourdillonii, Madhuca brochidodroma, Madhuca burckiana, Madhuca butyrospermoides, Madhuca calcicola, Madhuca cheongiana, Madhuca chai-ananii, Madhuca chiangmaiensis, Madhuca clavata, Madhuca cochinchinensis, Madhuca coriacea, Madhuca costulata, Madhuca crassipes, Madhuca cuneata, Madhuca cuprea, Madhuca curtisii, Madhuca daemonica, Madhuca decipiens, Madhuca diplostemon, Madhuca dongnaiensis, Madhuca dubardii, Madhuca elliptica, Madhuca elmeri, Madhuca endertii, Madhuca engkikiana, Madhuca erythrophylla, Madhuca esculenta, Madhuca firma, Madhuca floribunda, Madhuca fulva, Madhuca fusca, Madhuca glabrescens, Madhuca hainanensis, Madhuca heynei, Madhuca hirtiflora, Madhuca insignis, Madhuca kingiana, Madhuca klackenbergii, Madhuca kompongsonensis, Madhuca korthalsii, Madhuca krabiensis, Madhuca kuchingensis,
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-117308: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.