Buchanania sessilifolia

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Buchanania sessilifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Buchanania
Species:
B. sessilifolia
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]

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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

  1. "Buchanania sessilifolia Blume". The Plant List . Retrieved 11 Jul 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 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). Vol. 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.