Brucea javanica
Java Brucea, Macassar Kernels
Also known as: Ailanthus gracilis Salisb. +16 more
- Ailanthus gracilis Salisb.
- Brucea amarissima (Lour.) Desv. ex Gomes
- Brucea amarissima (Lour.) Merr.
- Brucea amarissima (Lour.) Meyen ex Walp.
- Brucea glabrata Decne.
- Brucea gracilis DC.
- Brucea sumatrana Roxb.
- Brucea sumatrana var. cambodiana Lecomte
- Brucea sumatrensis Spreng.
- Gonus amarissimus Lour.
- Lussa amarissima (Lour.) Kuntze
- Rhus affinis Wall.
- Rhus bucki-amela Roxb.
- Rhus bucki-amelam Roxb.
- Rhus bucku-amela Wall. ex Lindl.
- Rhus fastuosa Salisb.
- Rhus javanica L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Simaroubaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, Brucea javanica (commonly known as Java brucea or Macassar kernels) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Simaroubaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Fiji, Tadzhikistan, Uzbekistan, Windward Is., Zaïre