Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
rondonianum
ID:
1051974

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.D.Mitch. & Daly

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 118 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051312



Common Names

  • Thyrsodium rondonianum
  • Rondonian Thyrsodium
  • Rondonian False Tamarind


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Description

Thyrsodium rondonianum (also called Rondonian Thyrsodium, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with a spreading crown. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thyrsodium rondonianum is used for its edible fruits, which are used in jams, jellies, and preserves. It is also used for its wood, which is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thyrsodium rondonianum has small white flowers with five petals. The seed pods are round and contain several seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thyrsodium rondonianum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Thyrsodium rondonianum

Thyrsodium rondonianum can be found in dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

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-1300954: Based on the initial data import
John D. Mitchell (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Mitch.' in the authors string.
Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.