Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
436115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 375 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435447

Common Names

  • Spondias macrocarpa
  • Large-Fruited Spondias
  • Hog Plum

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Synonyms

  • Spondias dulcis macrocarpa (Engl.) Engl. [deprecated]

Description

Spondias macrocarpa (also called 'Large-fruited Mombin', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is a tree.

Uses & Benefits

Spondias macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spondias macrocarpa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spondias macrocarpa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Spondias macrocarpa

Spondias macrocarpa is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Spondias macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spondias macrocarpa?

Spondias macrocarpa

What is the common name of Spondias macrocarpa?

Large-fruited spondias

What is the natural habitat of Spondias macrocarpa?

Tropical dry forests

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,