Licania splendens
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Licania splendens | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Chrysobalanaceae |
Genus: | Licania |
Species: | L. splendens
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Binomial name | |
Licania splendens | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Licania splendens is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet splendens is from the Latin meaning "shining", referring to surfaces of the dried leaves.[3]
Description
Licania splendens grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall. The bark is smooth to scaly. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 1.3 cm (0.5 in) long. The strong durable timber is locally used for railway ties and in saltwater construction. The fruit is considered edible.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Licania splendens grows naturally in Thailand and western Malesia. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, swamps and seashores from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude.[3]
References
- ^ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (2018). "Angelesia splendens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T33225A124240666. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018.RLTS.T33225A124240666.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Licania splendens (Korth.) Prance". The Plant List. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ a b c Prance, Ghillean T. (1995). "Licania splendens (Korth.) Prance". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 164, 165, 167. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
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