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 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 2 "Buchanania splendens Miq.". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 Jul 2015.
- 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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