| Semecarpus cuneiformis | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Semecarpus |
| Species: | S. cuneiformis |
| Binomial name | |
| Semecarpus cuneiformis | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
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Semecarpus cuneiformis is a tree in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. [2] The specific epithet cuneiformis is from the Latin meaning "wedge-shaped", referring to the leaf base. [3]
Semecarpus cuneiformis grows as a tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). The leaves measure up to 28 cm (11 in) long. Its roundish fruits measure up to 0.7 cm (0.3 in) in diameter. [3]
Semecarpus cuneiformis grows naturally in Borneo, the Philippines, Sulawesi, the Lesser Sunda Islands and Taiwan. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea-level to 100 m (300 ft) altitude. [3]
Semecarpus cuneiformis figures in the etiological legend of the community of Krus Na Ligas in Quezon City, Philippines, which is famous for adjoining the campus of the University of the Philippines Diliman. According to the legend, the earliest settlers of the village noticed that a particular specimen of Semecarpus cuneiformis, known locally as a "Ligas" tree had branches which took the form of a cross. The highly religious settlers thus named their community after the tree. [4]
Diospyros pilosanthera is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall. The twigs are slender to stout. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers. The fruits are round to ovoid, up to 3.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet pilosanthera is from the Latin meaning "with pilose or hairy anthers". Habitat is forests from sea level to 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) altitude. D. pilosanthera is found from Indochina to Malesia.
Gluta laxiflora is a tree of Borneo in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet laxiflora is from the Latin meaning "loose flowers", referring to the arrangement of the flowers.
Gluta rugulosa is a tree of Borneo in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet rugulosa is from the Latin meaning "wrinkled", referring to the fruits.
Gluta sabahana is a tree of Borneo in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet sabahana is from the Latin meaning "of Sabah".
Castanopsis buruana is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet buruana is from the Latin, meaning "of Buru".
Castanopsis clemensii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the American chaplain and plant collector Joseph Clemens.
Castanopsis costata is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet costata is from the Latin meaning "ribbed", referring to the leaf venation.
Castanopsis densinervia is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet densinervia is from the Latin meaning "dense nerves", referring to the leaf venation.
Castanopsis endertii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist and plant collector Frederik Endert.
Castanopsis evansii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for J. H. Evans, a governor of Puerto Princesa in the Philippines.
Castanopsis foxworthyi is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the botanist Frederick William Foxworthy.
Castanopsis fulva is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet fulva is from the Latin meaning "tawny", referring to the indumentum.
Castanopsis hypophoenicea is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet hypophoenicea is from the Latin meaning "crimson beneath", referring to the indumentum on the leaf underside.
Castanopsis javanica, the Javan chestnut-oak, is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet javanica is from the Latin, meaning "of Java".
Castanopsis lucida is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet lucida is from the Latin meaning "shining", referring to the leaf surface.
Castanopsis megacarpa is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet megacarpa is from the Greek meaning "large fruit".
Castanopsis motleyana is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the botanist James Motley.
Castanopsis psilophylla is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet psilophylla is from the Greek meaning "smooth leaves".
Lithocarpus caudatifolius is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet caudatifolius is from the Latin meaning "leaf with caudate apex".
Lithocarpus coopertus is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet coopertus is from the Latin meaning "covered over", referring to the acorn.
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