Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 85 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051295
Common Names
- Sorindeia calantha
- Calantha Sorindeia
- Calantha False Tamarind
Description
Sorindeia calantha (also called Calantha Sorindeia, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sorindeia calantha is used for its edible fruits, which are used in jams, jellies, and preserves. It is also used for its wood, which is used for fuel and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sorindeia calantha has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed pods are round and contain several seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sorindeia calantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Sorindeia calantha
Sorindeia calantha can be found in dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala.
Species in the Sorindeia genus
Sorindeia africana,
Sorindeia batekeensis,
Sorindeia winkleri,
Sorindeia juglandifolia,
Sorindeia grandifolia,
Sorindeia madagascariensis,
Sorindeia calantha,
Sorindeia albiflora,
Sorindeia oxyandra,
Sorindeia gabonensis,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,