Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
argutum
ID:
303374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 439 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302706



Common Names

  • Sapium argutum
  • Argutum Sapium
  • Argutum Sapiyum


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Synonyms

  • Sapium montanum Lanj. [unknown]
  • Sapium triste Huber [unknown]
  • Excoecaria arguta Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria tristis Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Sapium argutum (also called Sapium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and gallery forest. It is characterized by its large, glossy, ovate leaves and its yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sapium argutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves can be used as fodder for livestock and the wood is used for fuel. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sapium argutum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sapium argutum is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of 24-27°C (75-80°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Sapium argutum

Sapium argutum is native to India.

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Asteraceae

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Rough pineappleweed

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-184245: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.