Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 182 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434831
Common Names
- Anacardium Nut
- Marking Nut Tree
- Cashew Nut Tree
Synonyms
- Semecarpus latifolia Pers. [unknown]
- Semecarpus mangifera Wight & Arn. [unknown]
- Anacardium latifolium Lam. [unknown]
- Anacardium longifolium Lam. [unknown]
- Anacardium officinale Pritz. [unknown]
- Anacardium officinarum Gaertn. [unknown]
- Anacardium orientale Auct. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Anacardium solitarium Stokes [unknown]
- Cassuvium anacardium Kuntze [unknown]
- Cassuvium longifolium Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Semecarpus anacardium (also called 'Anacardium Semecarpus', among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree that grows to a height of 5-20 m. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a straight trunk, with alternate, pinnate leaves and small yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Semecarpus anacardium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for landscaping in dry climates.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Semecarpus anacardium is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Semecarpus anacardium is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Semecarpus anacardium
Semecarpus anacardium can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Semecarpus anacardium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Semecarpus anacardium?
Semecarpus anacardium
What is the family of Semecarpus anacardium?
Anacardiaceae
Where is Semecarpus anacardium native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
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,