Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sellowianum
ID:
303644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 5: 320 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302976



Common Names

  • Sapium sellowianum
  • Sellow's Sapium
  • Sellow's White Sapium


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Synonyms

  • Sapium biglandulosum sellowianum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sapium longipes Huber [unknown]
  • Sapium sublanceolatum Huber [unknown]
  • Excoecaria biglandulosa longipes Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria biglandulosa sellowiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria biglandulosa sublanceolata Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Sapium sellowianum (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 sellowianum 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 sellowianum 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 sellowianum 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 sellowianum

Sapium sellowianum can be found in South America, primarily in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Sapium sellowianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sapium sellowianum?

Sapium sellowianum

What is the family of Sapium sellowianum?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Sapium sellowianum?

Brazilian Tallow

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-184497: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.