Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
daphnoides
ID:
303450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Nachr. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Georg-Augusts-Univ. 1: 176 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302782



Common Names

  • Sapium daphnoides
  • Daphnoides Sapium
  • Daphnoides Sapiyum


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Synonyms

  • Sapium buchii Urb. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania buchii Urb. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria biglandulosa daphnoides (Griseb.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Sapium daphnoides (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 daphnoides 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 daphnoides has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sapium daphnoides 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 daphnoides

Sapium daphnoides can be found in Central and South America.

Sapium daphnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sapium daphnoides?

Sapium daphnoides

What is the family of Sapium daphnoides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Sapium daphnoides?

Daphne-like pineappleweed

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-184317: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.