Semecarpus aruensis
Engl.
Anacardiaceae Edible: ?
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Tjut Jul Fatisa Bangun
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-14 m tall. The bark is light brown and cracked. The leaves are spaced and in spirals. They are broadly sword shaped and 15-28 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. The flowers are white.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It is often along river banks.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Cassuvium aruense KuntzeSemecarpus fulvovillosus Lauterb.Semecarpus hirtiflorus Ridl.Semecarpus nubigenus Lauterb.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
