Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
dulcis
ID:
436130

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
J. Voy. South Seas : 39 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435462



Common Names

  • Spondias dulcis
  • Sweet Spondias
  • Hog Plum


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Synonyms

  • Poupartia dulcis Blume [unknown]
  • Spondias longifolia Roxb. [unknown]
  • Spondias cytherea Sonn. [unknown]
  • Spondias fragrans Pav. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Chrysomelon pomiferum Forst ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cytheraea dulcis Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Evia acida Blume [unknown]
  • Evia dulcis Comm. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Evia dulcis (Parkinson) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Spondias dulcis mucroniserrata Engl. [unknown]

Description

Spondias dulcis (also called Dulcis Spondias, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows to a height of 3-7 m (10-23 ft). It has leathery, oblong-elliptic leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spondias dulcis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spondias dulcis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spondias dulcis is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Spondias dulcis

Spondias dulcis is native to Southeast Asia.

Spondias dulcis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spondias dulcis?

Spondias dulcis

What is the common name of Spondias dulcis?

Sweet spondias

What is the natural habitat of Spondias dulcis?

Tropical dry forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2480687: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.