Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
bunburyana
ID:
435543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gibbs

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 42: 67 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434875

Common Names

  • Bunbury's Semecarpus
  • Bunbury's Nux Vomica
  • Bunbury's Cashew

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Synonyms

  • Semecarpus subsessilifolia Merr. [unknown]
  • Semecarpus scaberulus Merr. [unknown]
  • Semecarpus oblanceolatus Merr. [unknown]

Description

Semecarpus bunburyana (also called Indian almond, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to India, and grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Semecarpus bunburyana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an insect repellent and for making incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Semecarpus bunburyana 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 bunburyana 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 bunburyana

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

Semecarpus bunburyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Semecarpus bunburyana?

Semecarpus bunburyana

What type of plant is Semecarpus bunburyana?

Tree

Where does Semecarpus bunburyana originate from?

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,