Buchanania splendens

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk can be 20 cm across. The bark is smooth and grey. The flowers are white. The fruit are round and 0.5 cm long.

There are about 25 Buchanania species. It is considered a vulnerable species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andaman Island, Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Awa bonan-bonan, Bonan-bonan payo, Tutun bonan

Synonyms

Buchanania fragrans Ridl.; Buchanania fragrans var. oblanceolata Ridl.; Buchanania platyneura Kurz;