Streblus sandwicensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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H.St.John
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tro
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084724
Common Names
- Streblus sandwicensis
- Hawaiian Ironwood
- Kauila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Streblus sandwicensis (also called 'Hawaiian Streblus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It has a dense, upright canopy and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are glossy green and oblong in shape. It is found in moist, tropical habitats and is often found in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Streblus sandwicensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Streblus sandwicensis are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Streblus sandwicensis is a small tree that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a warm, sunny location. The trees should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Streblus sandwicensis
Streblus sandwicensis is native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Species in the Streblus genus
Streblus mitis, Streblus celebensis, Streblus banksii, Streblus ascendens, Streblus mauritianus, Streblus crenatus, Streblus heterophyllus, Streblus glaber, Streblus elongatus, Streblus monoicus, Streblus vidalii, Streblus spinosus, Streblus solomonensis, Streblus sclerophyllus, Streblus perakensis, Streblus pendulina, Streblus anthropophagorum, Streblus sandwicensis, Streblus dimepate, Streblus asper, Streblus ilicifolius, Streblus smithii, Streblus taxoides, Streblus indicus, Streblus zeylanicus, Streblus macrophyllus, Streblus brunoniana,
Species in the Moraceae family
Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-21300474: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.