Sarcomphalus acutifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolius
ID:
1033817
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 32 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033155
Common Names
- Sarcomphalus acutifolius
- Acutifolius Sarcomphalus
- Sarcomphalus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarcomphalus acutifolius (also called 'Sharp-Leaved Sarcomphalus', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcomphalus acutifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sarcomphalus acutifolius are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarcomphalus acutifolius is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Sarcomphalus acutifolius
Sarcomphalus acutifolius is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas and Pará.
Species in the Sarcomphalus genus
Sarcomphalus domingensis, Sarcomphalus divaricatus, Sarcomphalus crenatus, Sarcomphalus reticulatus, Sarcomphalus laurinus, Sarcomphalus parvifolius, Sarcomphalus acutifolius, Sarcomphalus bidens, Sarcomphalus microdictyus, Sarcomphalus obovatus, Sarcomphalus taylori, Sarcomphalus havanensis, Sarcomphalus amole, Sarcomphalus chloroxylon, Sarcomphalus cinnamomum, Sarcomphalus cyclocardius, Sarcomphalus glaziovii, Sarcomphalus guatemalensis, Sarcomphalus joazeiro, Sarcomphalus lloydii, Sarcomphalus mexicanus, Sarcomphalus mistol, Sarcomphalus obtusifolius, Sarcomphalus pedunculatus, Sarcomphalus piurensis, Sarcomphalus platyphyllus, Sarcomphalus rhodoxylon, Sarcomphalus saeri, Sarcomphalus strychnifolius, Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus, Sarcomphalus undulatus, Sarcomphalus yucatanensis,
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,
References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227782-2: Based on the initial data import