Status:
valid
Authors:
Kochummen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 7: 100 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434869
Common Names
- Euodia-Leaved Semecarpus
- Euodia-Leaved Nux Vomica
- Euodia-Leaved Cashew
Description
Semecarpus euodiifolius (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 euodiifolius is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and as an anthelmintic. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Semecarpus euodiifolius 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Semecarpus euodiifolius is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in well-drained soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Semecarpus euodiifolius
Semecarpus euodiifolius can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Semecarpus euodiifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Semecarpus euodiifolius?
Semecarpus euodiifolius
What type of plant is Semecarpus euodiifolius?
Tree
Where does Semecarpus euodiifolius 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,