Sapium sceleratum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sceleratum
ID:
303635
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 27: 60 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302967
Common Names
- Sapium sceleratum
- Hasty Sapium
- Hasty White Sapium
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- Sapium cicatricosum Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Sapium sceleratum (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 sceleratum 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 sceleratum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sapium sceleratum 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 sceleratum
Sapium sceleratum can be found in Central and South America.
Sapium sceleratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sapium sceleratum?
Sapium sceleratum
What is the family of Sapium sceleratum?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Sapium sceleratum?
Tallowwood
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,
References
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227586-2: Based on the initial data import