Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 13: 277 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062745
Common Names
- Erythrocarpa Scolopia
- Erythrocarpa Scolopia Tree
- Erythrocarpa Scolopia Wood
Description
Scolopia erythrocarpa (also called Red-fruited scolopia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It is commonly found in lowland forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Scolopia erythrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scolopia erythrocarpa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.
Where to Find Scolopia erythrocarpa
Scolopia erythrocarpa is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Scolopia genus
Scolopia luzonensis,
Scolopia macrophylla,
Scolopia nitida,
Scolopia zeyheri,
Scolopia germainii,
Scolopia heterophylla,
Scolopia kermodei,
Scolopia novoguineensis,
Scolopia spinosa,
Scolopia steenisiana,
Scolopia rhamniphylla,
Scolopia closii,
Scolopia crassipes,
Scolopia crenata,
Scolopia acuminata,
Scolopia braunii,
Scolopia brownii,
Scolopia inappendiculata,
Scolopia coriacea,
Scolopia taimbarina,
Scolopia hazomby,
Scolopia erythrocarpa,
Scolopia thouvenoti,
Scolopia manongarivae,
Scolopia flanaganii,
Scolopia mundii,
Scolopia oreophila,
Scolopia stolzii,
Scolopia pusilla,
Scolopia orientalis,
Scolopia meridionalis,
Scolopia septentrionalis,
Scolopia calcicola,
Scolopia spinescens,
Scolopia montana,
Scolopia madagascariensis,
Scolopia theifolia,
Scolopia zeyheri,
Scolopia chinensis,
Scolopia buxifolia,
Scolopia saeva,
Scolopia lucida,
Scolopia maoulidae,
Scolopia oldhamii,
Scolopia delphinensis,
Scolopia mundtii,
Scolopia parkinsonii,
Scolopia clossiana,
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,