Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
1050025

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Kurz

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Prelim. Rep. Forest Pegu , App. A: 44 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049363



Common Names

  • Spondias Pinnata
  • Pinnata Spondias
  • Spondias


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Description

Spondias pinnata (also called Otaheite Apple, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a smooth, grayish bark and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate in shape. It grows in moist tropical forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spondias pinnata is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spondias pinnata has yellow, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spondias pinnata is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing to a height of 10-15 m. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Spondias pinnata

Spondias pinnata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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 tro-1300003: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.