Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
acuminata
ID:
435518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
ksu

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 76 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434850

Common Names

  • Acuminate Semecarpus
  • Acuminate Nux Vomica
  • Acuminate Cashew

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Synonyms

  • Cassuvium acuminatum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Semecarpus acuminata (also called Acuminate Semecarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Semecarpus acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Semecarpus acuminata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Semecarpus acuminata is an easy-to-propagate plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is done by carefully separating the stems and replanting them in a substrate of sand or gravel. The substrate should be kept moist and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in the substrate. The plant should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Semecarpus acuminata

Semecarpus acuminata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Semecarpus acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Semecarpus acuminata?

Semecarpus acuminata

What is the common name of Semecarpus acuminata?

Acuminate Semecarpus

What is the natural habitat of Semecarpus acuminata?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony hillsides

Species in the Semecarpus genus

Semecarpus angulatus, Semecarpus albicans, Semecarpus anacardiopsis, Semecarpus anacardium, Semecarpus australiensis, Semecarpus angustifolius, Semecarpus annamensis, Semecarpus aruensis, Semecarpus acuminata, Semecarpus balansae, Semecarpus decipiens, Semecarpus densiflorus, Semecarpus auriculata, Semecarpus forstenii, Semecarpus gardneri, Semecarpus euodiifolius, Semecarpus borneensis, Semecarpus brachystachys, Semecarpus bracteata, Semecarpus bunburyana, Semecarpus calcicola, Semecarpus cupularis, Semecarpus caudata, Semecarpus cochinchinensis, Semecarpus coriacea, Semecarpus cassuvium, Semecarpus subpeltata, Semecarpus subracemosa, Semecarpus subspathulata, Semecarpus trengganuensis, Semecarpus tannaensis, Semecarpus tonkinensis, Semecarpus trachyphylla, Semecarpus poyaensis, Semecarpus pseudoemarginata, Semecarpus pubescens, Semecarpus pulvinatus, Semecarpus reticulata, Semecarpus subpanduriformis, Semecarpus rostrata, Semecarpus stenophyllus, Semecarpus rufo-velutinus, Semecarpus sandakanus, Semecarpus schlechteri, Semecarpus riparius, Semecarpus travancorica, Semecarpus walkeri, Semecarpus velutina, Semecarpus venenosa, Semecarpus virotii,

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,