Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
435548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 489 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434880

Common Names

  • Cochin Semecarpus
  • Cochin Nux Vomica
  • Cochin Cashew

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Synonyms

  • Semecarpus thorelii Pierre [unknown]
  • Semecarpus glomerulata Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cassuvium cochinchinense Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Semecarpus cochinchinensis (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 cochinchinensis 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

The flowers of Semecarpus cochinchinensis are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, large cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Semecarpus cochinchinensis is a species of evergreen tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Semecarpus cochinchinensis

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

Semecarpus cochinchinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Semecarpus cochinchinensis?

Semecarpus cochinchinensis

What is the common name of Semecarpus cochinchinensis?

Cochinchinensis

What is the family of Semecarpus cochinchinensis?

Anacardiaceae

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,