Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
crepitans
ID:
216382

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1008 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215711



Common Names

  • Hura crepitans
  • Crepitant Hura
  • Sandbox Tree


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Synonyms

  • Hura brasiliensis Willd. [unknown]
  • Hura crepitans membranacea Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hura crepitans oblongifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hura crepitans orbicularis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hura crepitans ovata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hura crepitans senegalensis (Baill.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Hura crepitans strepens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hura senegalensis Baill. [unknown]
  • Hura strepens Willd. [unknown]
  • Hura crepitans oblongifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hura crepitans orbicularis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hura crepitans ovata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hura crepitans genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Hura crepitans (also called Sandbox Tree, among many other common names) is a large deciduous tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a wide, spreading crown and a short trunk with a diameter of up to 1 meter. It grows in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hura crepitans is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hura crepitans has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hura crepitans is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Hura crepitans

Hura crepitans can be found in tropical America.

Hura crepitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hura crepitans?

Hura crepitans

What is the common name of Hura crepitans?

Sandbox Tree

What is the natural habitat of Hura crepitans?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Hura genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References