Wood Anatomical Features of Anacardiaceae from Malaysia

Authors

  • Nordahlia Abdullah Siam Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Kepong 52109 Selangor
  • Nor Azahana Abdullah Kulliyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200 Pahang
  • Mohd Khairun Anwar Uyup Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Kepong 52109 Selangor
  • Che Nurul Aini Che Amri Kulliyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200 Pahang
  • Muhammad Amirul Aiman Ahmad Juhari Faculty of Forestry and Environment, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400 Selangor
  • Noraini Talip Faculty of Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600 Selangor

Keywords:

Anatomical features, Anacardiaceae, Potential usage, Wood identification

Abstract

This study examined the anatomical features of Anacardiaceae from Malaysia. A total of 31 species from 13 genera of the family Anacardiaceae in Malaysia were obtained from Kepong Xylarium (KEPw), Forest Research Institute Malaysia. The genera in Anacardiaceae were distinguished based on anatomical features. The diagnostic anatomical features that were used to separate the genera are scalariform perforations plates present in Campnosperma, larger rays in Pentaspadon and Spondias, and radial canals in some genera. Mineral inclusion, i.e., crystals and silica also could be diagnostic features to distinguish the genera in Malaysian Anacardiaceae; silica was observed in Gluta, Parishia, and Swintonia. Anatomical features could be used as indicators to the other wood properties and lead to potential usage of timber in Anacardiaceae. However, the presence of druses in individual Toxicodendron succedaneum indicated its adaptation to the local microclimatic conditions.

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Published

2022-12-22

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Research Article or Brief Communication