Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
436157

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 613 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435489



Common Names

  • Spondias purpurea
  • Purple Spondias
  • Hog Plum


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Synonyms

  • Warmingia pauciflora Engl. [unknown]
  • Spondias cirouella Tussac [unknown]
  • Spondias jocote-amarillo Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Spondias negrosensis Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Spondias purpurea munita I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Spondias crispula Beurl. [unknown]
  • Spondias mexicana S.Watson [unknown]
  • Spondias myrobalanus L. [unknown]

Description

Spondias purpurea (also called Purpurea 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 purpurea is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spondias purpurea 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 purpurea 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 purpurea

Spondias purpurea is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.

Spondias purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spondias purpurea?

Spondias purpurea

What is the natural habitat of Spondias purpurea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the average height of Spondias purpurea?

Around 7 meters

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