Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pallidum
ID:
303595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 450 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302927



Common Names

  • Sapium pallidum
  • Pale Sapium
  • Pale-flowered Sapium


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Synonyms

  • Sapium biglandulosum pallidum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sapium duckei Huber ex Huft [unknown]
  • Excoecaria pallida angustifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria pallida oblongifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sapium biglandulosum angustifolium Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sapium biglandulosum oblongifolium Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria biglandulosa pallida Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria pallida Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Sapium pallidum (also called Sapium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and gallery forest. It is characterized by its large, glossy, ovate leaves and its yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sapium pallidum 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 pallidum 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 pallidum 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 pallidum

Sapium pallidum can be found in Central and South America.

Sapium pallidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sapium pallidum?

Sapium pallidum

What is the common name of Sapium pallidum?

Pallidum Milkweed

What is the native habitat of Sapium pallidum?

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-184452: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.