Nyssa sylvatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Marshall
Source:
wcs
Year:
1785
Citation Micro:
Arbust. Amer. : 97 (1785)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252606
Common Names
- Nyssa sylvatica
- Black Tupelo
- Black Gum
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- Nyssa canadensis Poir. [unknown]
- Nyssa caroliniana Poir. [unknown]
- Nyssa ciliata Raf. [unknown]
- Nyssa integrifolia Aiton [unknown]
- Nyssa multiflora Elliott [unknown]
- Nyssa multiflora Wangenh. [unknown]
- Nyssa sylvatica sylvatica [unknown]
- Nyssa villosa Michx. [unknown]
- Nyssa sylvatica dilatata Fernald [unknown]
- Nyssa sylvatica caroliniana (Poir.) Fernald [unknown]
- Nyssa sylvatica aquatica Sarg. [unknown]
- Nyssa multiflora sylvatica (Marshall) S.Watson [unknown]
- Nyssa sylvatica typica Fernald [unknown]
Description
Nyssa sylvatica (also called 'Black Gum', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is native to the eastern United States, and is found in wet, swampy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nyssa sylvatica is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nyssa sylvatica has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nyssa sylvatica is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootball. It can also be grown from cuttings, though germination rates can be low.
Where to Find Nyssa sylvatica
Nyssa sylvatica can be found in wetland areas of the eastern United States and Canada.
Nyssa sylvatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nyssa sylvatica?
Nyssa sylvatica
What type of plant is Nyssa sylvatica?
It is a species of deciduous tree in the family Nyssaceae.
Where is Nyssa sylvatica found?
It is native to eastern North America.
Species in the Nyssa genus
Species in the Nyssaceae family
Camptotheca acuminata, Camptotheca lowreyana, Davidia involucrata, Diplopanax vietnamensis, Diplopanax stachyanthus, Mastixia arborea, Mastixia caudatilimba, Mastixia congylos, Mastixia cuspidata, Mastixia eugenioides, Mastixia euonymoides, Mastixia glauca, Mastixia kaniensis, Mastixia macrocarpa, Mastixia montana, Mastixia nimalii, Mastixia octandra, Mastixia parviflora, Mastixia pentandra, Mastixia rostrata, Mastixia tetrandra, Mastixia tetrapetala, Mastixia trichophylla, Mastixia trichotoma, Mastixia microcarpa, Nyssa aquatica, Nyssa bifida, Nyssa biflora, Nyssa javanica, Nyssa ogeche, Nyssa sinensis, Nyssa sylvatica, Nyssa talamancana, Nyssa ursina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136221: Based on the initial data import
Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.