Status:
valid
Authors:
Lecomte
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 54: 610 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052197
Common Names
- Semecarpus reticulatus
- Netted Semecarpus
- Netted Indian Bead
Description
Semecarpus reticulatus (also called net-veined semecarpus, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Semecarpus reticulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Semecarpus reticulatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Semecarpus reticulatus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Semecarpus reticulatus
Semecarpus reticulatus can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
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,