Semecarpus cupularis is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Borneo.
Description Semecarpus cupularis grows as a tree up to tall, with a stem diameter of up to . It has yellowish, fissured twigs. The leaves are obovate and measure up to long and to wide. The green fruits ripen orange and measure up to long.
Taxonomy Semecarpus cupularis was described by Malaysian botanist Kizhakkedathu Mathai Kochummen in Sandakania in 1996. The type specimen was collected in Kapit in Sarawak, Borneo. The specific epithet cupularis means 'cup-shaped', referring to the hypanthium of the flower.
Distribution and habitat Semecarpus cupularis is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is in lowland forest, at elevations of .
Conservation Semecarpus cupularis has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by logging and conversion of its habitat for plantations. It is not known to be present in any protected areas.
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