Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
leptodictya
ID:
435554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) T.S.Yi, A.J.Mill. & J.Wen

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 33: 864 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434886



Common Names

  • Slender-Leaved Searsia
  • Slender-Leaved Nux Vomica
  • Slender-Leaved Cashew


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Synonyms

  • Rhus rhombocarpa R.Fern. & A.Fern. [unknown]
  • Rhus leptodictya Diels [unknown]
  • Rhus amerina Meikle [unknown]
  • Rhus rhombocarpa A.Fern. & R.Fern. [deprecated]

Description

Searsia leptodictya (also called Red currant, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to Africa, and grows in savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia leptodictya is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an insect repellent and for making incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Searsia leptodictya 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

Searsia leptodictya 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 Searsia leptodictya

Searsia leptodictya can be found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Searsia leptodictya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia leptodictya?

Searsia leptodictya

What is the common name of Searsia leptodictya?

Leptodictya

What is the family of Searsia leptodictya?

Anacardiaceae

Species in the Searsia genus

Searsia lucida, Searsia parviflora, Searsia pentaphylla, Searsia quartiniana, Searsia rosmarinifolia, Searsia sinuata, Searsia undulata, Searsia rigida, Searsia leptodictya, Searsia natalensis, Searsia dentata, Searsia angustifolia, Searsia cuneifolia, Searsia gueinzii, Searsia incisa, Searsia laevigata, Searsia lancea, Searsia ciliata, Searsia acuminatissima, Searsia albida, Searsia anchietae, Searsia angolensis, Searsia arenaria, Searsia aucheri, Searsia batophylla, Searsia blanda, Searsia bolusii, Searsia brenanii, Searsia burchellii, Searsia carnosula, Searsia chirindensis, Searsia crenata, Searsia crenulata, Searsia discolor, Searsia dissecta, Searsia divaricata, Searsia dracomontana, Searsia dregeana, Searsia dumetorum, Searsia engleri, Searsia erosa, Searsia fanshawei, Searsia fastigata, Searsia flexicaulis, Searsia gallagheri, Searsia gerrardii, Searsia glauca, Searsia glutinosa, Searsia gracilipes, Searsia gracillima,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2479771: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.
Ting Shuang Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Yi' in the authors string.
Allison J. Miller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Mill.' in the authors string.