Status:
valid
Authors:
Sprague
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 408 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049404
Common Names
- Poupartia Gummifera
- Gummifera Poupartia
- Poupartia
Description
Poupartia gummifera (also called Gum-bearing Poupartia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a rough, grayish bark and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist tropical forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poupartia gummifera is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Poupartia gummifera are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are slender and erect.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poupartia gummifera is a small to medium-sized tree with a spreading crown. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is also tolerant of light frost. It should be watered regularly during the first few years of growth to ensure it establishes well.
Where to Find Poupartia gummifera
Poupartia gummifera can be found in the Dominican Republic.
Species in the Poupartia 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,