Status:
valid
Authors:
Lecomte
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 54: 610 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434934
Common Names
- Semecarpus Reticulata
- Indian Walnut
- Gular
Description
Semecarpus reticulata (also called Reticulate-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 reticulata 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 reticulata 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 reticulata 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 reticulata
Semecarpus reticulata is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Semecarpus reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Semecarpus reticulata?
Semecarpus reticulata
What are the uses of Semecarpus reticulata?
Semecarpus reticulata is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.
Where is Semecarpus reticulata found?
Semecarpus reticulata is found in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
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,