Garuga
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| Garuga floribunda in flower | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Burseraceae |
| Genus: | Garuga Roxb.[1] |
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Garuga is a genus of shrubs and trees in the incense or torchwood family Burseraceae. Its members are found from India to the southwest Pacific.
Description
[edit | edit source]Garuga species are deciduous trees. The flowers are bisexual. The fruits are drupes (i.e. with a pit).[2][3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]The native range of the group is India, continental Southeast Asia, Malesia, northern Australia and Melanesia. Their habitat is lowland forest from sea-level to 400 m (1,300 ft) altitude.[2][3][4]
Species
[edit | edit source]As of November 2023[update] Plants of the World Online recognises 4 species and one infraspecific name:[1]
- Garuga floribunda Decne. - two subspecies recognised:
- Garuga forrestii W.W.Sm.
- Garuga pierrei Guillaumin - China to Indo-China
- Garuga pinnata Roxb. India, Indo-China, China
References
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External links
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