Hydnocarpus annamensis
Hydnocarpus annamensis Lescot & Sleumer ex Harwood & B.L.Webber
Hydnocarpus annamensis is a tree species in the Achariaceae family, native to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, southern Yunnan, and southern Guangxi in China. It was described in 2015 by Lescot & Sleumer ex Harwood & B.L.Webber. The species is threatened by habitat loss and produces low-quality wood. Its fruits are used in traditional medicine.
Description
Hydnocarpus annamensis is a member of the Achariaceae family and is distributed across several regions in Southeast Asia. The species is known for its medicinal fruit use and is found in forested areas of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and parts of China. Habitat degradation poses a significant threat to its survival. The tree is characterized by its low-quality wood and is part of the Hydnocarpus genus, which includes other tropical tree species.
Distribution
Global
Synonyms
Hydnocarpus merrillianusTaraktogenos merrillianaTaraktogenos annamensisHydnocarpus kurzii var. conicus
