Semecarpus venenosa
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
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.
The name is ambiguous.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on limestone.
Countries/locations it is found in
Pacific, Palau, Yap
How it is used for food
The fruit can be eaten by some people. Caution: The sap can irritate the skin.
Edible parts
Fruit, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Tonget