Semecarpus angulatus
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| Semecarpus angulatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Semecarpus |
| Species: | S. angulatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Semecarpus angulatus Kochummen[2] | |
Semecarpus angulatus is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Borneo.[3]
Semecarpus angulatus grows as a tree up to 6 m (20 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of up to 5 cm (2 in). It has brown to grey twigs. The leathery leaves are lanceolate and measure up to 31.5 cm (12 in) long and to 12.5 cm (4.9 in) wide. The inflorescences are in clusters and measure up to 19 cm (7.5 in) long.[3]
Taxonomy
Semecarpus angulatus was described by Malaysian botanist Kizhakkedathu Mathai Kochummen in Sandakania in 1996.[2] The type specimen was collected in Kalabakan District, Borneo. The specific epithet angulatus means 'angular', referring to the axes of the inflorescense.[3]