Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
virotii
ID:
435628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoff

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 17: 165 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434960

Common Names

  • Virotii Semecarpus
  • Virot's Semecarpus
  • Semecarpus Virotii

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Description

Semecarpus virotii (also called Virot's Semecarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and wooded grasslands. Its bark is smooth and its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Semecarpus virotii is a shrub or small tree native to India. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools. The leaves are used as fodder for animals, and the fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Semecarpus virotii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Semecarpus virotii is an easy-to-propagate plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is done by carefully separating the stems and replanting them in a substrate of sand or gravel. The substrate should be kept moist and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in the substrate. The plant should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Semecarpus virotii

Semecarpus virotii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Semecarpus virotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Semecarpus virotii?

Semecarpus virotii

What are the common names of Semecarpus virotii?

Indian Butter Tree, Indian Butter Nut

What is the natural habitat of Semecarpus virotii?

Semecarpus virotii is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,