Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
radlkoferi
ID:
436141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 16: 194 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435473

Common Names

  • Spondias radlkoferi
  • Radlkofer's Spondias
  • Hog Plum

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Synonyms

  • Spondias nigrescens Pittier [unknown]

Description

Spondias radlkoferi (also called Radlkoferi Spondias, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows to a height of 3-7 m (10-23 ft). It has leathery, oblong-elliptic leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spondias radlkoferi 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 radlkoferi has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spondias radlkoferi is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Spondias radlkoferi

Spondias radlkoferi is native to Mexico and Central America.

Spondias radlkoferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spondias radlkoferi?

Spondias radlkoferi

What is the natural habitat of Spondias radlkoferi?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the average height of Spondias radlkoferi?

Around 15 meters

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,

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