Sapium contortum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contortum
ID:
303434
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croizat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 26: 193 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302766
Common Names
- Sapium contortum
- Contortum Sapium
- Contortum Sapiyum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sapium contortum (also called Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a smooth, grey bark and dark green, glossy leaves. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sapium contortum 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 contortum has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sapium contortum is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady forests. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Sapium contortum
Sapium contortum can be found in Central and South America.
Sapium contortum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sapium contortum?
Sapium contortum
What is the family of Sapium contortum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Sapium contortum?
Twisted pineappleweed
Species in the Sapium genus
Sapium adenodon, Sapium allenii, Sapium appendiculatum, Sapium argutum, Sapium ciliatum, Sapium contortum, Sapium cuneatum, Sapium daphnoides, Sapium glandulosum, Sapium haematospermum, Sapium haitiense, Sapium jenmanii, Sapium lateriflorum, Sapium laurifolium, Sapium laurocerasus, Sapium leonardii-crispi, Sapium leucogynum, Sapium macrocarpum, Sapium marmieri, Sapium obovatum, Sapium pachystachys, Sapium pallidum, Sapium parvifolium, Sapium paucinervium, Sapium rigidifolium, Sapium sceleratum, Sapium sellowianum, Sapium stylare, Sapium sebiferum,
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
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227488-2: Based on the initial data import