Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinescens
ID:
1063692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Blumea 20: 48 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063030

Common Names

  • Scolopia spinescens
  • Spinescens Scolopia
  • Scolopia Spinescens

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Description

Scolopia spinescens (also called Spiny scolopia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It has a rounded crown and a spiny grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Scolopia spinescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scolopia spinescens has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scolopia spinescens is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6 inches long. Dip the cut end in a rooting hormone and place in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place in a warm, bright location. The cuttings should root in about one month.

Where to Find Scolopia spinescens

Scolopia spinescens is native to tropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

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,

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