Buchanania splendens

Buchanania splendens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Anacardiaceae
Genus:	Buchanania
Species:	B. splendens
Binomial name
	Buchanania splendens; Miq.
Synonyms
	Buchanania fragrans Ridl.; Buchanania platyneura Kurz;

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

^ ^a ^b "Buchanania splendens Miq". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 Jul 2015.
^ ^a ^b ^c 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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[TPL-1] "Buchanania splendens Miq". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 Jul 2015.

[TFSS-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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