Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
436114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arruda

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Trav. Brazil : 496 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435446



Common Names

  • Spondias tuberosa
  • Tuberous Spondias
  • Hog Plum


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Description

Spondias tuberosa (also called 'Tuberous Mombin', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is a tree.

Uses & Benefits

Spondias tuberosa 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 tuberosa has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spondias tuberosa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Spondias tuberosa

Spondias tuberosa is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Spondias tuberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spondias tuberosa?

Spondias tuberosa

What is the common name of Spondias tuberosa?

Tuberous spondias

What is the natural habitat of Spondias tuberosa?

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,

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