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Semecarpus obovata

Semecarpus obovata is a tree in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae), endemic to Sri Lanka. Little cultivation information is available, so it is grown mainly as a wild or conservation species rather than a garden plant.

Family
Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
Light
Part shade, Bright indirect
Temperature
Tropical; likely best kept warm year-round, protect from frost
Safety
Toxic: Related Semecarpus species have caustic sap that can cause severe skin irritation and blistering, so handle with care; treat this species the same way.

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Semecarpus obovatus is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. The specific epithet was originally spelt obovata.

Other Semecarpus plants

Semecarpus acuminatus · Markingnut tree · Semecarpus angulatus · Semecarpus angustifolius · Semecarpus auriculatus · Tar tree · Semecarpus calcicola · Semecarpus coriacea · Semecarpus cuneiformis · Semecarpus cupularis · Semecarpus euodiifolius · Semecarpus forstenii

Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Semecarpus obovatus by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.

The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.

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