Buchanania splendens


Buchanania splendens is a tree in the family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet splendens is from the Latin meaning 'shining', referring to the leaves.

Description

Buchanania splendens grows as a tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. Its smooth bark is grey-brown. The flowers are white. The roundish fruits measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Buchanania splendens grows naturally in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests.