Semecarpus magnificus
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Anacardiaceae Edible: ?
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSemecarpus magnificus is a species of unbranched, or scantily branched pachycaulous rainforest tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is endemic to New Guinea.
Description
A small slender tree. It grows 4-6 m tall. The trunk is 5-12 cm across. The bark is brown and has lines along it. The leaves are in a flat spreading crown. They are 47-135 cm long by 9-26 cm wide. The flower panicles hang from the stem. They can be 80 cm long and are hairy.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Synonyms
Semecarpus undulatus C. T. White
Also Known As
Orolia
References (2)
- Hide, R. L., (Ed.) 1984, Research Report of the Simbu Land Use Project. Vol.V1 South Simbu: Studies in Demography, Nutrition, and Subsistence.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
