Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
435616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
New Crit. Mal. Pl. 3: 1 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434948

Common Names

  • Solenocarpus philippinensis
  • Philippinensis Solenocarpus
  • Philippinensis Nut

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Synonyms

  • Phlebochiton philippinensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Pentaspadon teleianthera Ridl. [unknown]
  • Skoliostigma defolians Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Euroschinus ledermannii Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Spondias philippinensis (Elmer) Airy Shaw & Forman [unknown]
  • Pegia philippinensis Elmer [unknown]

Description

Solenocarpus philippinensis (also called Philippine Indian Butter Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the Philippines. 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

Solenocarpus philippinensis 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 Solenocarpus philippinensis 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

Solenocarpus philippinensis 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 Solenocarpus philippinensis

Solenocarpus philippinensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Solenocarpus philippinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenocarpus philippinensis?

Solenocarpus philippinensis

What are the common names of Solenocarpus philippinensis?

Philippine Indian Butter Tree

What is the native range of Solenocarpus philippinensis?

Philippines

Species in the Solenocarpus genus

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,

References

Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71342-1: Based on the initial data import