Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
indica
ID:
435621

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 171 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434953



Common Names

  • Solenocarpus indica
  • Indica Solenocarpus
  • Indica Nut


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Synonyms

  • Spondias indica (Wight & Arn.) Airy Shaw & Forman [unknown]

Description

Solenocarpus indica (also called Indian Solenocarpus, 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

Solenocarpus indica 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 indica 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 indica 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 indica

Solenocarpus indica is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.

Solenocarpus indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenocarpus indica?

Solenocarpus indica

What are the common names of Solenocarpus indica?

Indian Indian Butter Tree

What is the native range of Solenocarpus indica?

India

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

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71341-1: Based on the initial data import