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Semecarpus bracteatus

Lauterb.

Anacardiaceae Edible: ?

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Description

A tree. It grows 21-32 m tall. The trunk is 42-80 cm across. The bark is light yellowish brown. It has cracks along it. The leaves are spaced and in spirals. They are oblong and 9-38 cm long by 5-14 cm wide. The flower panicles are 30 cm long and at the ends of branches.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 1,700 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Semecarpus archboldianus Merr. & L. M. Perry

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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