Sapium macrocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
303539
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 119 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302871
Common Names
- Sapium macrocarpum
- Large-fruited Sapium
- Big-fruited Sapium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Sapium bourgeaui Croizat [unknown]
- Sapium dolichostachys K.Schum. ex Pax [unknown]
- Sapium mexicanum Hemsl. in Hook. [unknown]
- Sapium pedicellatum Huber [unknown]
- Sapium thelocarpum K.Schum. & Pittier [unknown]
- Excoecaria macrocarpa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
Description
Sapium macrocarpum (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 macrocarpum 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 macrocarpum 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 macrocarpum 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 macrocarpum
Sapium macrocarpum can be found in Central and South America.
Sapium macrocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sapium macrocarpum?
Sapium macrocarpum
What is the common name of Sapium macrocarpum?
Macrocarpum Milkweed
What is the native habitat of Sapium macrocarpum?
It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-184400: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.