Buchanania sessilifolia
Buchanania sessilifolia is a tree in the family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet sessilifolia is from the Latin meaning "leaf without stalk", referring to the sessile leaves.[2]
| Buchanania sessilifolia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Buchanania |
| Species: | B. sessilifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Buchanania sessilifolia | |
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]
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References
- "Buchanania sessilifolia Blume". The Plant List. Retrieved 11 Jul 2015.
- Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Buchanania sessifolia Blume". 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). 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 11, 12. ISBN 983-9592-56-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 11 Jul 2015.
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