''Licania splendens'' is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The

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' is from the

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meaning "shining", referring to surfaces of the dried leaves.

Description

''Licania splendens'' grows up to tall. The bark is smooth to scaly. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to long. The strong durable timber is locally used for railway ties and in saltwater construction. The fruit is considered edible.

Distribution and habitat

''Licania splendens'' grows naturally in Thailand and western

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. Its habitat is

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forests, swamps and seashores from sea-level to altitude.

References

splendens Trees of Thailand Trees of Malesia Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN {{rosid-tree-stub