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
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.
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 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,