Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
mombin
ID:
436138

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 371 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435470



Common Names

  • Spondias mombin
  • Mombin Spondias
  • Hog Plum


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Synonyms

  • Mauria juglandifolia Benth. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Spondias brasiliensis Mart. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Spondias lutea L. [unknown]
  • Spondias maxima Engl. [unknown]
  • Spondias glabra Engl. [unknown]
  • Spondias lutea glabra Engl. [unknown]
  • Spondias lutea maxima Engl. [unknown]
  • Spondias dubia A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Spondias pseudomyrobalanus Tussac [unknown]
  • Spondias aurantiaca Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Spondias graveolens Macfad. [unknown]
  • Spondias mombin mombin [unknown]

Description

Spondias mombin (also called Mombin 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 mombin 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 mombin has small, yellow 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 mombin 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 mombin

Spondias mombin can be found in tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.

Spondias mombin FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spondias mombin?

Spondias mombin

What is the common name of Spondias mombin?

Mombin spondias

What is the natural habitat of Spondias mombin?

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