Lepisanthes species?- Imphal, Manipur


GK03: ID please Tree from Imphal: 1 high res. image.
Please ID this small evergreen tree 

Location: Imphal 
Habitat: Forest
Habit: Tree
Elevation: 904

Pl. check
https://efloraofindia.com/efi/toxicodendron-succedaneum/ or related Rhus/ toxicodendron species.


Can it be Sapindus mukorossi as per
https://www.amazon.in/Mphmi-Plants-Sapindus-Mukorossi-Ritha/dp/B0CDGKVGCP
https://efloraofindia.com/efi/sapindus-mukorossi/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354586008_VARIATION_IN_FRUIT_SIZE_SEED_SIZE_PERICARP_MASS_AND_SEED_PACKAGING_COST_AND_SEEDLING_MICROMORPHOLOGY_OF_SAPINDUS_MUKOROSSI_GAERTN_FROM_NANJING_CITY_JIANGSU_PROVINCE_CHINA ?


It is not Sir.


I think it appears to a Lepisanthes species.

Hope … can follow up with more photos and information. I am not able to conclude.


 

Updated on October 19, 2026

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