Sclerocarya gillettii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gillettii
ID:
1051956
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kokwaro
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 757 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051294
Common Names
- Sclerocarya gillettii
- Gillett's Sclerocarya
- Gillett's Marula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sclerocarya gillettii (also called Gillett's Sclerocarya, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerocarya gillettii is used for its edible fruits, which are used in jams, jellies, and preserves. It is also used for its wood, which is used for fuel and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sclerocarya gillettii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed pods are round and contain several seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
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Sclerocarya gillettii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Sclerocarya gillettii
Sclerocarya gillettii can be found in dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala.
Species in the Sclerocarya 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1300941: Based on the initial data import
John Ongayo Kokwaro (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kokwaro' in the authors string.