Brucea javanica
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B. javanica
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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
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