Gluta usitata

Gluta usitata, previously known as Melanorrhoea usitata, is an Asian tree species in the family Anacardiaceae. It may be known as Burmese lacquer, theetsee, thitsi or ringas.

Gluta usitata
Illustration by Vishnupersaud from Plantae Asiaticae Rariores
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Subfamily: Anacardioideae
Genus: Gluta
Species:
G. usitata
Binomial name
Gluta usitata
(Wall.) Ding Hou.
Synonyms

Melanorrhoea usitata Wall.

It has been identified as an endangered species in Viet Nam, where it may be called sơn đào.

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