Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
papuana
ID:
435675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauterb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 829 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435007

Common Names

  • Papuana Semecarpus
  • Papua Semecarpus
  • Semecarpus Papuana

Searching for Semecarpus papuana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Semecarpus papuana (also called Papuan Indian Butter Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Papua New Guinea. It has a spreading crown and grows up to 25 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Semecarpus papuana 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 papuana 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.

Searching for Semecarpus papuana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Semecarpus papuana 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 papuana

Semecarpus papuana can be found in Papua New Guinea.

Semecarpus papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Semecarpus papuana?

Semecarpus papuana

What are the common names of Semecarpus papuana?

Papuan Indian Butter Tree

What is the native range of Semecarpus papuana?

Papua New Guinea

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,