Buchanania splendens

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

Buchanania splendens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Buchanania
Species:
B. splendens
Binomial name
Buchanania splendens
Synonyms[1]
  • Buchanania fragrans Ridl.
  • Buchanania platyneura Kurz

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. "Buchanania splendens Miq". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 Jul 2015.
  2. Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Buchanania splendens Miq.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 13. ISBN 983-9592-56-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 Jul 2015.


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