Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
394621

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Sinclair

Source:
ksu

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 15: 10 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393953

Common Names

  • Pseuduvaria sessilifolia
  • Sessilifolia Pseuduvaria
  • Pseuduvaria Tree

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Description

Pseuduvaria sessilifolia (also called Indian mast tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Annonaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It grows in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseuduvaria sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful foliage and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseuduvaria sessilifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuduvaria sessilifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Pseuduvaria sessilifolia

Pseuduvaria sessilifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Pseuduvaria sessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseuduvaria sessilifolia?

Pseuduvaria sessilifolia

What is the common name of Pseuduvaria sessilifolia?

Sessile-leaved Pseuduvaria

What is the natural habitat of Pseuduvaria sessilifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South America.

Species in the Pseuduvaria genus

Pseuduvaria monticola, Pseuduvaria unguiculata, Pseuduvaria taipingensis, Pseuduvaria reticulata, Pseuduvaria philippinensis, Pseuduvaria pamattonis, Pseuduvaria oxycarpa, Pseuduvaria nova-guineensis, Pseuduvaria multiovulata, Pseuduvaria sessilifolia, Pseuduvaria mollis, Pseuduvaria macgregorii, Pseuduvaria luzoniensis, Pseuduvaria lignocarpa, Pseuduvaria grandifolia, Pseuduvaria cerina, Pseuduvaria calliura, Pseuduvaria galeata, Pseuduvaria megalopus, Pseuduvaria acerosa, Pseuduvaria borneensis, Pseuduvaria brachyantha, Pseuduvaria bruneiensis, Pseuduvaria clemensiae, Pseuduvaria coriacea, Pseuduvaria cymosa, Pseuduvaria glabrescens, Pseuduvaria kingiana, Pseuduvaria macrocarpa, Pseuduvaria mindorensis, Pseuduvaria obliqua, Pseuduvaria parvipetala, Pseuduvaria sessilicarpa, Pseuduvaria subcordata, Pseuduvaria glossopetala, Pseuduvaria gardneri, Pseuduvaria fragrans, Pseuduvaria phuyensis, Pseuduvaria hyadena, Pseuduvaria trimera, Pseuduvaria froggattii, Pseuduvaria rugosa, Pseuduvaria macrophylla, Pseuduvaria prainii, Pseuduvaria aurantiaca, Pseuduvaria hylandii, Pseuduvaria mulgraveana, Pseuduvaria villosa, Pseuduvaria dielsiana, Pseuduvaria costata,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,