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
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.
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 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,