Turraea pubescens

Turraea pubescens is a member of the Meliaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the mahogany family. It is part of the genus Turraea, which consists of various species found in tropical and subtropical regions. The species was first documented in 1788 by the botanist Hell. Its geographic distribution spans multiple countries and islands, including Cambodia, China Southeast, Hainan, Jawa, Laos, the Lesser Sunda Islands, New Guinea, New South Wales, the Philippines, Queensland, Thailand, and Vietnam. This broad range suggests that Turraea pubescens is well adapted to a variety of tropical and subtropical environments.