Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
paucinervium
ID:
303600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl. in Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 27: pl. 2648. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302932

Common Names

  • Sapium paucinervium
  • Few-nerved Sapium
  • Few-nerved White Sapium

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Synonyms

  • Sapium microdentatum Lanj. [unknown]

Description

Sapium paucinervium (also called Sapium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and gallery forest. It is characterized by its large, glossy, ovate leaves and its yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sapium paucinervium 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 paucinervium has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sapium paucinervium is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of 24-27°C (75-80°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Sapium paucinervium

Sapium paucinervium can be found in Central and South America.

Sapium paucinervium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sapium paucinervium?

Sapium paucinervium

What is the family of Sapium paucinervium?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Sapium paucinervium?

Small-veined Milkwood

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-184457: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.