Brucea javanica
| Brucea javanica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Simaroubaceae |
| Genus: | Brucea |
| Species: | B. javanica |
| Binomial name | |
| Brucea javanica (L.) Merr.[1][2] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Brucea javanica (also known as Macassar Kernels)[3] is a plant in the family Simaroubaceae. The specific epithet javanica is from the Latin meaning "of Java".[4]
Description
Brucea javanica grows up as a shrub or small tree to 5 metres (20 ft) tall. The flowers are greenish white to greenish red or purple.[4] The flower anthers are typically red.[3] The fruits measure up to 0.5 cm (0.2 in) long.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Brucea javanica grows naturally from Sri Lanka and India to China, Indochina, Malesia, New Guinea and Australia.[2][4] Its habitat includes open areas, secondary forest and sometimes sand dunes.[4] In Australia it grows as an understory tree from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Brucea javanica (L.) Merr.". The Plant List. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- 1 2 "Brucea javanica (L.) Merr.". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) [Online Database]. United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville, Maryland. 30 October 2002. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 Hyland, B. P. M.; Whiffin, T.; Zich, F. A.; et al. (Dec 2010). "Factsheet – Brucea javanica". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants. Edition 6.1, online version [RFK 6.1]. Cairns, Australia: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), through its Division of Plant Industry; the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research; the Australian Tropical Herbarium, James Cook University. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Kulip, Julius; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Brucea javanica (L.) Merr." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 429, 431. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
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