Biology:Buchanania sessilifolia
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Short description: Species of tree
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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. sessilifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| 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]
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
- ↑ "Buchanania sessilifolia Blume". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2684835. Retrieved 11 Jul 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Buchanania sessifolia Blume". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 11, 12. ISBN 983-9592-56-4. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 11 Jul 2015.
Wikidata ☰ Q15539407 entry
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