Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
obovatum
ID:
303580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 120 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302912



Common Names

  • Sapium obovatum
  • Oval Sapium
  • Oval-leaved Sapium


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Synonyms

  • Sapium hasslerianum Huber [unknown]
  • Sapium marginatum obovatum Pax [unknown]
  • Sapium marginatum paraguariensis Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Sapium martii Huber [unknown]
  • Sapium obovatum elliptica Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Stillingia obovata Baill. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria marginata intermedia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria marginata obovata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria martii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria obovata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Exocaria marginata obovata (Klotzsch ex Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Sapium obovatum (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 obovatum 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 obovatum 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 obovatum 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 obovatum

Sapium obovatum can be found in Central and South America.

Sapium obovatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sapium obovatum?

Sapium obovatum

What is the common name of Sapium obovatum?

Obovatum Milkweed

What is the native habitat of Sapium obovatum?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America

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-184439: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.