Semecarpus trengganuensis
| Semecarpus trengganuensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Semecarpus |
| Species: | S. trengganuensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Semecarpus trengganuensis | |
Semecarpus trengganuensis is a plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Malaysia.[3]
Description
Semecarpus trengganuensis grows as a shrub or tree, up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. The twigs are grey to brown. The leaves are obovoate to elliptic and measure up to 33 cm (13 in) long and 11 cm (4.3 in) wide. The inflorescences are in panicles. The oblong to roundish fruits measure up to 1.0 cm (0.4 in) long.[3]
Taxonomy
Semecarpus trengganuensis was described by Malaysian botanist Kizhakkedathu Mathai Kochummen in the Gardens' Bulletin Singapore in 1984.[2] The type specimen was collected in Terengganu (formerly Trengganu) in Peninsular Malaysia, giving rise to the specific epithet trengganuensis.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Semecarpus trengganuensis is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. Its habitat is in hill and lowland forests.[1]
Conservation
Semecarpus trengganuensis has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by nearby changes in land use and by local harvesting of forest species in general.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Chua, L.S.L. (2021). "Semecarpus trengganuensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T182405748A182409417. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T182405748A182409417.en. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Semecarpus trengganuensis Kochummen". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Semecarpus L.f.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 84–85. ISBN 983-9592-56-4.