Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
sandakanus
ID:
435608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kochummen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 7: 108 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434940

Common Names

  • Semecarpus sandakanus
  • Sandakanus Semecarpus
  • Sandakanus Nut

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Description

Semecarpus sandakanus (also called Indian Butter Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. 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 sandakanus 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 sandakanus are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, large cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Semecarpus sandakanus 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 sandakanus

Semecarpus sandakanus is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.

Semecarpus sandakanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Semecarpus sandakanus?

Semecarpus sandakanus

What are the common names of Semecarpus sandakanus?

Sandakan Butter Tree, Sandakan Indian Butter Tree

What is the native range of Semecarpus sandakanus?

Malaysia

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,