👉 Semecarpus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, native to a wide range of habitats. The specific name "semecarpus" comes from the Latin word "semicarpe," which means "separated carpenter." In English, "semecarpus" refers to a plant with a single trunk and few flowers. Semecarpus is characterized by its elongated stem, which can reach up to 4 feet in length.