Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 17(7): 39 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302815
Common Names
- Sapium haitiense
- Haitiense Sapium
- Haitiense Sapiyum
Description
Sapium haitiense (also called Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a smooth, grey bark and dark green, glossy leaves. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sapium haitiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating digestive problems and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sapium haitiense has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sapium haitiense is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Haiti and is found in moist, shady forests. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Sapium haitiense
Sapium haitiense can be found in Haiti.
Sapium haitiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sapium haitiense?
Sapium haitiense
What is the common name of Sapium haitiense?
Haitiense
Where is Sapium haitiense found?
Haiti
Species in the Sapium genus
Sapium adenodon,
Sapium allenii,
Sapium appendiculatum,
Sapium argutum,
Sapium ciliatum,
Sapium contortum,
Sapium cuneatum,
Sapium daphnoides,
Sapium glandulosum,
Sapium haematospermum,
Sapium haitiense,
Sapium jenmanii,
Sapium lateriflorum,
Sapium laurifolium,
Sapium laurocerasus,
Sapium leonardii-crispi,
Sapium leucogynum,
Sapium macrocarpum,
Sapium marmieri,
Sapium obovatum,
Sapium pachystachys,
Sapium pallidum,
Sapium parvifolium,
Sapium paucinervium,
Sapium rigidifolium,
Sapium sceleratum,
Sapium sellowianum,
Sapium stylare,
Sapium sebiferum,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,