Buchanania splendens

Buchanania splendens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Subfamily: Anacardioideae
Genus: Buchanania
Species: B. splendens
Binomial name
Buchanania splendens
Miq.[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Buchanania fragrans Ridl.
  • Buchanania platyneura Kurz

Buchanania splendens is a tree in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet splendens is from the Latin meaning "shining", referring to the leaves.[2]

Description

Buchanania splendens grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm (10 in). Its smooth bark is grey-brown. The flowers are white. The roundish fruits measure up to 0.5 cm (0.2 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Buchanania splendens grows naturally in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Buchanania splendens Miq.". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 Jul 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Buchanania splendens Miq." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 13. ISBN 983-9592-56-4. Retrieved 16 Jul 2015.


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