Garuga is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Burseraceae (the incense or torchwood family). Members are found in Asia and America. Description Garuga species are deciduous trees. The flowers are bisexual. The fruits are drupes (i.e. with a pit). Distribution and habitat Garuga species grow naturally in continental Southeast Asia, Malesia, Melanesia, northern Australia and the Solomon Islands. Their habitat is lowland forest from sea-level to altitude. Species The Plant List recognises 5 accepted taxa (of species and infraspecific names): Garuga floribunda — insular SE Asia and Australia. G. floribunda var. gamblei Garuga forrestii Garuga pierrei - China, Indo-China Garuga pinnata References External links Garuga description Burseraceae genera Burseraceae