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Irvingia malayana

Irvingia malayana Oliv. ex A.W.Benn.
Irvingia malayana
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Irvingia malayana, known as wild almond or barking deer's mango, is a tropical evergreen tree in the Irvingiaceae family. It is native to several regions in Southeast Asia, including Borneo, Cambodia, Java, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Sumatra, Thailand, and Vietnam. The species was first described in 1875 by A.W. Benn., based on the work of Oliv.

Description

Irvingia malayana is a member of the Irvingiaceae family and is found in tropical regions across Southeast Asia. The name 'malayana' refers to its association with Malaya. This tree species is part of the Irvingia genus and is distributed across several countries, including Borneo, Cambodia, Java, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Sumatra, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is commonly known as wild almond or barking deer's mango.

Distribution

Global · Borneo · Cambodia · Jawa · Laos · Malaya · Myanmar · Sumatera · Thailand · Vietnam

Synonyms

Irvingella harmandianaIrvingella malayanaIrvingella oliveriIrvingia harmandianaIrvingia longipedicellataIrvingia oliveri

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