Biology:Buchanania splendens
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Short description: Species of tree
| Buchanania splendens | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Buchanania |
| Species: | B. splendens
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| Binomial name | |
| Buchanania splendens Miq.[1]
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Buchanania splendens is a tree in the 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Buchanania splendens Miq.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2684840. Retrieved 16 Jul 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Buchanania splendens Miq.". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 13. ISBN 983-9592-56-4. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 16 Jul 2015.
Wikidata ☰ Q15539586 entry
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