Brucea javanica

Brucea javanica (also known as Macassar kernels) is a shrub in the family Simaroubaceae. The specific epithet javanica is from the Latin, meaning "of Java". Other common names in English include Java brucea and kosam.

Brucea javanica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Simaroubaceae
Genus: Brucea
Species:
B. javanica
Binomial name
Brucea javanica
Synonyms
  • Ailanthus gracilis Salisb.
  • Brucea amarissima Desv. ex Gomes
  • Brucea glabrata Decne.
  • Brucea gracilis (Salisb.) DC.
  • Brucea sumatrana Roxb.
  • Brucea sumatrensis Spreng.
  • Gonus amarissimus Lour.
  • Rhus javanica L.
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