Buchanania sessilifolia

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Buchanania sessilifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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]

Description[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ "Buchanania sessilifolia Blume". The Plant List. Retrieved 11 Jul 2015.
  2. ^ a b c 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.