Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
haematospermum
ID:
303480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 217 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302812



Common Names

  • Sapium haematospermum
  • Haematospermum Sapium
  • Haematospermum Sapiyum


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Synonyms

  • Sapium biglandulosum longifolium (Müll.Arg.) Chodat [unknown]
  • Sapium biglandulosum squarrosum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sapium biglandulosum stenophyllum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sapium bolivianum Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Sapium cupuliferum Herzog [unknown]
  • Sapium gibertii Hemsl. in Hook. [unknown]
  • Sapium haematospermum arboreum Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Sapium linearifolium Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Sapium longifolium (Müll.Arg.) Huber [unknown]
  • Sapium marginatum stenophyllum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sapium marginatum stenophyllum Pax [unknown]
  • Sapium rojasii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Sapium squarrosum Klotzsch ex Pax [unknown]
  • Sapium stenophyllum Huber [unknown]
  • Sapium tijucense Huber [unknown]
  • Stillingia salicifolia Klotzsch ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Stillingia sylvatica paraguayensis Morong [unknown]
  • Sapium acuparium stenophyllum (Müll.Arg.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Sapium biglandulosum longissima Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria biglandulosa angustifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria biglandulosa longifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria biglandulosa oblongifolia Müll.Arg. in DC. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria biglandulosa squarrosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria biglandulosa stenophylla Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria haematosperma Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria marginata stenophylla ( ex DC.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria marginata stenophylla Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria tijueensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Sapium haematospermum (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 haematospermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating digestive problems and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sapium haematospermum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sapium haematospermum 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 haematospermum

Sapium haematospermum can be found in Central and South America.

Sapium haematospermum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sapium haematospermum?

Sapium haematospermum

What is the common name of Sapium haematospermum?

Haematospermum

Where is Sapium haematospermum found?

Mexico

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