Schleichera is a monotypic genus of plants in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. There is only one species, Schleichera oleosa. This tree occurs in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Ceylon Oak being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Soymida febrifuga
- Sapindus trifoliatus
- Khaya senegalensis
- Canarium strictum
- Spondias pinnata
- Sapindus emarginatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Sapindales
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Genus
- Schleichera
- Species
- Schleichera oleosa
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