Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
bipinnata
ID:
436012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw & Forman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 4 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435344



Common Names

  • Spondias bipinnata
  • Bipinnata Spondias
  • Yellow Mombin


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Description

Spondias bipinnata (also called 'Red Mombin', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is a tree.

Uses & Benefits

Spondias bipinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a ground cover in dry areas and can be used to make a hedge or border. The leaves can be used to make a tea that has a mild laxative effect.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spondias bipinnata has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spondias bipinnata can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy compost. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Spondias bipinnata

Spondias bipinnata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Spondias bipinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spondias bipinnata?

Spondias bipinnata

What are the common names of Spondias bipinnata?

Two-winged Tree

What is the distribution range of Spondias bipinnata?

India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand

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,

References

Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
Lewis Leonard Forman (1929-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71443-1: Based on the initial data import