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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 466
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Secondary forest around Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1000
Maximum elevation (m) 1000
Start date 1993/08/02
End date 1993/08/02
Family Anacardiaceae
Identification Semecarpus bunburyanus Gibbs.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree some 8 m. tall. Black latex. Thorns on stems. Uses: Poisonous. A tree that is avoided. The latex may course swelling and itching which can be very painful. The fruit is said to be edible after being washed carefully in the river. Name in Kelabit language: Patata Binurr.

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