Semecarpus venenosa Volkens

Species

Angiosperms > Sapindales > Anacardiaceae > Semecarpus

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is 80 cm across. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are in clusters at the tips of branches. They are spear shaped and 25-35 cm long by 10-12 cm wide. They are dull green above and dull and waxy white underneath. The flowers are white and in clusters at the ends of the branches. The fruit are red and fleshy and have one seed.
Life form perennial
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality dioecy
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Mature width (meter) 0.8
Mature height (meter) 10.0
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows on limestone.
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Usage

The fruit can be eaten by some people. Caution: The sap can irritate the skin.
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Edible fruits
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Cultivation

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Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71327-1
WFO ID wfo-0000434959
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Synonyms

Semecarpus venenosa