Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
curtisii
ID:
1052500

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 65: 509 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051838

Common Names

  • Curtisii Semecarpus
  • Semecarpus curtisii
  • Curtis Semecarpus

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Description

Semecarpus curtisii (also called Curtis' Semecarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It grows in open, dry habitats, such as sagebrush flats, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Semecarpus curtisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating digestive problems and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Semecarpus curtisii is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, long stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Semecarpus curtisii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds in spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, thin them to about 8 inches apart. Semecarpus curtisii can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Semecarpus curtisii

Semecarpus curtisii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Nevada.

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,