Bruinsmia Explained

Bruinsmia is a small genus of trees in the family Styracaceae.

Description

Bruinsmia species grow as trees with flattened twigs. The flowers are green or white. The fruits are fleshy.

Distribution

Bruinsmia species grow naturally in Nepal, India, China, Indochina, Malesia and New Guinea.

Species

The Plant List and Catalogue of Life recognise 2 accepted species:

  1. Bruinsmia polysperma
  2. Bruinsmia styracoides