Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
1066749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. ex G.E.Schatz

Source:
tro

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Blumea 63: 57 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066087



Common Names

  • Sapranthus chiapensis
  • Chiapas Sapranthus
  • Chiapensis Sapranthus


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Description

Sapranthus chiapensis (also called Chiapas Sapranthus, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Guatemala. It is found in evergreen or semi-deciduous forests, as well as in secondary forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sapranthus chiapensis is used as a source of timber for construction, furniture, and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sapranthus chiapensis has small, yellow flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Sapranthus chiapensis

Sapranthus chiapensis is native to Chiapas, Mexico and can be found in lowland rainforests.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192538-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.