Asiana rengas tree
Semecarpus bunburyana
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The trunk can be 21 cm across. The bark is grey and flaky with cracks along it. The leaves are in spirals and are broadly sword shaped. They taper to the base. The edges are wavy. The flowers are greenish-white and in groups. The fruit are oval and black when ripe. The seeds are oval.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Sabah in Borneo. It grows in mixed forests between 1,000-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Pohon rengas bunbur