Melanochyla semecarpoides
| Melanochyla semecarpoides | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Melanochyla |
| Species: | M. semecarpoides
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| Binomial name | |
| Melanochyla semecarpoides | |
Melanochyla semecarpoides is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Borneo.[3]
Description
Melanochyla semecarpoides grows as a tree up to 10 m (33 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The leathery leaves are oblanceolate or oblong and measure up to 25 cm (10 in) long and to 10 cm (4 in) wide. The flowers have triangular petals. The fruits are ellipsoid.[3]
Taxonomy
Melanochyla semecarpoides was first described in 1978 by Dutch botanist Ding Hou in the journal Blumea.[2] The type specimen was collected in Sarawak in Borneo. The specific epithet semecarpoides means 'like Semecarpus', referring to the genus.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Melanochyla semecarpoides is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak and Sabah. Its habitat is in dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 200 m (700 ft).[1][3]
Conservation
Melanochyla semecarpoides has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Its habitat is threatened by conversion of land for plantations and urban development. However, the species is present in at least three protected areas.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Tsen, S.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. & Pereira, J.T. (2021). "Melanochyla semecarpoides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T168521550A168526514. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T168521550A168526514.en. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Melanochyla semecarpoides Ding Hou". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Melanochyla Hook.f.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 57–58. ISBN 983-9592-56-4.