Subfamily Anacardioideae Rank Species | ||
Similar Buchanania, Buchanania arborescens, Campnosperma, Baccaurea, Canarium | ||
Buchanania sessilifolia is a tree in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet sessilifolia is from the Latin meaning "leaf without stalk", referring to the sessile leaves.
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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.
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.
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Buchanania sessilifolia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA