Buchanania sessilifolia

Buchanania sessilifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Subfamily: Anacardioideae
Genus: Buchanania
Species: B. sessilifolia
Binomial name
Buchanania sessilifolia
Blume[1]

Buchanania sessilifolia is a tree in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet sessilifolia is from the Latin meaning "leaf without stalk", referring to the sessile leaves.[2]

Description

Buchanania sessilifolia grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Its smooth bark is grey-brown. The flowers are whitish. The subcordate fruits measure up to 1.3 cm (0.5 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Buchanania sessilifolia grows naturally in Laos, Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea-level to 100 m (300 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. "Buchanania sessilifolia Blume". The Plant List. Retrieved 11 Jul 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Buchanania sessifolia Blume" (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. pp. 11, 12. ISBN 983-9592-56-4. Retrieved 11 Jul 2015.


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