Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
viridiflorus
ID:
1066977

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Schatz

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 436 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066315



Common Names

  • Sapranthus viridiflorus
  • Viridiflorus' Sapranthus
  • Sapranthus Viridiflorus


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Description

Sapranthus viridiflorus (also called green-flowered sapranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, typically reaching a height of 5–10 m. It is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda and Angola. It is found in lowland rainforest and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sapranthus viridiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used as fodder for livestock and its wood is used for making furniture. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sapranthus viridiflorus is white and has a yellow center. It has a single seed per flower. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Where to Find Sapranthus viridiflorus

Sapranthus viridiflorus is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1005402-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.