Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
kurzii
ID:
435660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434992

Common Names

  • Kurzii Semecarpus
  • Kurz's Semecarpus
  • Semecarpus Kurzii

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Synonyms

  • Cassuvium kurzii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Semecarpus kurzii (also called Kurz's Semecarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and wooded grasslands. Its bark is smooth and its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Semecarpus kurzii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and urinary disorders. It is also used for making furniture, as a fuelwood, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Semecarpus kurzii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Semecarpus kurzii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Semecarpus kurzii

Semecarpus kurzii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Semecarpus kurzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Semecarpus kurzii?

Semecarpus kurzii

What are the common names of Semecarpus kurzii?

Kurz's Butter Tree, Kurz's Butter Nut

What is the natural habitat of Semecarpus kurzii?

Semecarpus kurzii is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,