| Epicharis densiflora | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Epicharis |
| Species: | E. densiflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Epicharis densiflora Blume (1825) | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
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Epicharis densiflora is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet densiflora is from the Latin meaning "dense flowers". [2]
The tree grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 65 centimetres (26 in). The bark is grey-green. The sweetly scented flowers are white. The grey-green fruits are pear-shaped to spindle-shaped, measuring up to 4 cm (2 in) long. [2]
Epicharis densiflora is native to Myanmar, south-central China, Thailand, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and the Lesser Sunda Islands. [1] Its habitat is rain forest from sea-level to 1,700 metres (5,600 ft) elevation. [2]
This species is the plant "mascot" of Bali. It can be seen in Bali's Botanic Garden located about 50 km (31 mi) north of at Denpasar, the capital city of Bali. [3]
A postage stamp was proposed to be issued by Indonesia on the rich flora and fauna of its provinces. It was proposed to issue 33 stamps in succession between 2008 and 2011. In 2008 the series issued represented the province of Bali with the stamp depicting this tree (known as Majegau in Indonesian) and the Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi). [4]
Timber of Majegau is strong and decorative, and is one of the woods that is used in traditional Bali carvings. [4]
Antidesma is a genus of tropical plant in the family Phyllanthaceae formally described by Linnaeus in 1753. It is native to tropical Africa, S + E + SE Asia, Australia, and various oceanic islands. The greatest diversity occurs in Southeast Asia.
Dysoxylum is a genus of rainforest trees and shrubs in the flowering plant family Meliaceae. About 34 species are recognised in the genus, distributed from India and southern China, through southeast Asia to New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Australia. The name Dysoxylum derives from the Greek word ‘Dys’ meaning "bad" referring to "ill-smelling" and ‘Xylon’ meaning "wood".
Saribus rotundifolius, also known as the footstool palm, is a common fan palm found in Southeast Asia. It is a member of the genus Saribus.
Anacolosa is a plant genus of 15 to 22 species. In the APG IV system, the genus is placed in the family Olacaceae. Other sources place it in the segregate family Aptandraceae. The generic name is from the Greek anakolos, meaning "knotted", referring to the calyx cup rim.
Campylospermum serratum is a plant in the family Ochnaceae. The specific epithet serratum is from the Latin meaning "with teeth", referring to the leaf margin. It is found in Tropical Asia, from Sulawesi, Indonesia to Hainan, Zhōngguó/China and over to southwester India. Gomphia serrata was a previous common name for the species. The plant is used for it wood and its sap is used in folk medicine and in the past for teeth-blackening.
Maranthes corymbosa is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet corymbosa is from the Greek meaning "cluster", referring to the clustered inflorescences.
Ochrosia glomerata is a species of tree in the family Apocynaceae.
Tabernaemontana pauciflora is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Kibatalia arborea is a tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
Voacanga foetida grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) high, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The bark is grey, whitish brown or grey-brown. Its unpleasant-smelling flowers feature a white corolla. Fruit is up to 11 cm (4 in) in diameter. The specific epithet foetida is from the Latin meaning "evil-smelling". Habitat is forest from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude. V. foetida is found in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Planchonia valida grows as a tree up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 2 metres. The bark is grey brown. The flowers are green. The tree grows in a variety of habitats from sea level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) elevation. P. valida is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Chionanthus callophyllus grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is white, grey or brown. The flowers are pale green or white. Fruit is purple and round, up to 2.5 centimetres (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet callophyllus is from the Greek meaning "beautiful leaf". Habitat is lowland forest, sometimes in swamps, from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude. C. callophyllus is found in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Ligustrum glomeratum is a plant in the family Oleaceae. The specific epithet glomeratum means "gathered closely", referring to the flowers.
Donella lanceolata is a plant species in the family Sapotaceae. It is a tree growing up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The bark is grey to dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to 45 flowers. The fruit are brownish to purplish black, ripening yellow, round, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea level to 700 metres (2,300 ft) altitude. Its natural range is Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Queensland.
Diospyros buxifolia is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to five flowers. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 1.6 cm (1 in) long. The specific epithet buxifolia is from the Latin, referring to the leaves' resemblance to those of the genus Buxus. Habitat is forests from sea level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude. D. buxifolia is found widely from India to Indochina and in Malesia as far as New Guinea.
Epicharis cuneata is a tree in the family Meliaceae.
Dysoxylum macrocarpum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet macrocarpum is from the Greek meaning "large fruit".
Goniocheton arborescens, commonly known in Australia as Mossman mahogany, is a small tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is native to rainforests of Malesia, Papuasia, Queensland and nearby islands.
Mastixia trichotoma is a tree in the family Nyssaceae. The specific epithet trichotoma is from the Greek meaning "three parts", referring to the three-branched inflorescence.
Buchanania insignis is a tree of Borneo in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet insignis is from the Latin meaning "remarkable".
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