Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
ksu
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 77 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434932
Common Names
- Semecarpus pubescens
- Pubescent semecarpus
- Pubescent foxnut
Synonyms
- Semecarpus thwaitesii Hook.f. [unknown]
- Cassuvium pubescens Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Semecarpus pubescens (also called Pubescent-Fruit-Semecarpus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to India. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in semi-shade or full sun and is tolerant of drought and frost.
Uses & Benefits
Semecarpus pubescens 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
The flowers of Semecarpus pubescens are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, large cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Semecarpus pubescens is a species of evergreen tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Semecarpus pubescens
Semecarpus pubescens is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist forests and along the edges of streams and rivers.
Semecarpus pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Semecarpus pubescens?
Semecarpus pubescens
What are the common names of Semecarpus pubescens?
Indian Bead Tree, Indian Bead Nut
What is the distribution range of Semecarpus pubescens?
South 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,