Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
pandurata
ID:
435668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 45: 209 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435000

Common Names

  • Pandurata Semecarpus
  • Fiddle-Shaped Semecarpus
  • Semecarpus Pandurata

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Synonyms

  • Cassuvium panduratum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Semecarpus pandurata (also called Pandurata 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 pandurata 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 pandurata 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 pandurata 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 pandurata

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

Semecarpus pandurata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Semecarpus pandurata?

Semecarpus pandurata

What are the common names of Semecarpus pandurata?

Pandurata Indian Butter Tree

What is the native range of Semecarpus pandurata?

India

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,