Semecarpus aruensis

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-14 m tall. The bark is light brown and cracked. The leaves are spaced and in spirals. They are broadly sword shaped and 15-28 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. The flowers are white.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is often along river banks.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cassuvium aruense Kuntze; Semecarpus fulvovillosus Lauterb.; Semecarpus hirtiflorus Ridl.; Semecarpus nubigenus Lauterb.;