needlewood
Schima wallichii (DC.) Korth.
Schima wallichii, known as needlewood, is an evergreen tree in the Theaceae family. It is native to regions across Asia, including Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central and Southeast, East Himalaya, Java, Laos, Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Sumatra, Thailand, Tibet, and Vietnam. The species was first described in 1842.
Description
Schima wallichii is a member of the Theaceae family and is commonly referred to as needlewood. It is an evergreen tree species that occurs naturally in various parts of Asia. Its distribution spans multiple countries, including Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central and Southeast, East Himalaya, Java, Laos, Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Sumatra, Thailand, Tibet, and Vietnam. The species was formally published in 1842.
Other common names
schimaneedlewoodsimartolu
Distribution
Global · Assam · Bangladesh · Borneo · Cambodia · China South-Central · China Southeast · East Himalaya · Jawa · Laos · Lesser Sunda Is. · Malaya · Myanmar · Nepal · Philippines · Sumatera · Thailand · Tibet · Vietnam
Synonyms
Schima mollisSchima pulgarensisSchima monticolaSchima lowiiSchima rigidaSchima sulcinerviaSchima sericeaSchima hypoglaucaSchima hypochraSchima bancanaGordonia chilauneaGordonia floribundaGordonia integrifoliaGordonia mollisGordonia oblataGordonia wallichiiSchima brevipesSchima antherisosaSchima wallichii var. obtusata
