Melientha suavis

Melientha suavis is a member of the Opiliaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the birdlime trees. The species is distributed across various countries in Southeast Asia, including Borneo, Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. It was scientifically described by Pierre in 1888. The genus Melientha is characterized by specific morphological features typical of the Opiliaceae family, such as simple leaves and small, often inconspicuous flowers. The species is part of a broader ecological and botanical context within its native range.