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Semecarpus travancoricus

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Semecarpus travancoricus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Semecarpus
Species:
S. travancoricus
Binomial name
Semecarpus travancoricus
Bedd.

Semecarpus travancoricus is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae native to India and Bangladesh.[1] The specific epithet was originally spelt travancorica.[2] In India, it is found in the southern Western Ghats in South India.[3] It is a tree of evergreen forests and is found only south of the Anamalais at an elevation around 1300 MSL.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Semecarpus travancoricus Bedd". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  2. ^ "Semecarpus travancoricus Bedd". The International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  3. ^ Molur, S & Walker, S (ed.) 1997. REPORT: Conservation Assessment and Management Plan Workshop (C.A.M.P. III) for Selected Species of Medicinal Plants of Southern India. Foundation for Revitalisation of Local Health Traditions, ZOO/ Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, India & Medicinal Plants Specialist Group, SSC, IUCN