Spondias malayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malayana
ID:
436124
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Taiwan Mus. 34: 108 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435456
Common Names
- Spondias malayana
- Malayan Spondias
- Hog Plum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spondias malayana (also called Malayana 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 malayana 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
The flowers of Spondias malayana are yellowish-white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spondias malayana 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 malayana
Spondias malayana is native to Southeast Asia.
Spondias malayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spondias malayana?
Spondias malayana
What is the common name of Spondias malayana?
Malayan spondias
What is the natural habitat of Spondias malayana?
Tropical dry forests
Species in the Spondias genus
Spondias acida, Spondias bipinnata, Spondias xerophila, Spondias tuberosa, Spondias macrocarpa, Spondias malayana, Spondias dulcis, Spondias mombin, Spondias radlkoferi, Spondias purpurea, Spondias novoguineensis, Spondias pinnata, Spondias venulosa, Spondias testudinis, Spondias tefyi, Spondias admirabilis, Spondias bahiensis, Spondias expeditionaria, Spondias globosa,
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
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:898793-1: Based on the initial data import