Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Carvalho, Van den Berg & M.Machado
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 8: 32 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319015
Common Names
- Spondias bahiensis
- Bahiensis Spondias
- Spondias
Description
Spondias bahiensis (also called Bahian Spondias, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Brazil. It has a dense canopy of leaves and white flowers. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Spondias bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spondias bahiensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spondias bahiensis is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Spondias bahiensis
Spondias bahiensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Spondias bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spondias bahiensis?
Spondias bahiensis
What is the common name of Spondias bahiensis?
Bahia Spondias
What is the natural habitat of Spondias bahiensis?
Spondias bahiensis is found in the tropical forests of Brazil
Species in the Spondias genus
Spondias acida,
Spondias bipinnata,
Spondias xerophila,
Spondias tuberosa,
Spondias macrocarpa,
Spondias malayana,
Spondias dulcis,
Spondias mombin,
Spondias radlkoferi,
Spondias purpurea,
Spondias novoguineensis,
Spondias pinnata,
Spondias venulosa,
Spondias testudinis,
Spondias tefyi,
Spondias admirabilis,
Spondias bahiensis,
Spondias expeditionaria,
Spondias globosa,
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
Marlon C. Machado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Machado' in the authors string.