Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
591522

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Esser

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 7: 19 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590854



Common Names

  • Triadica rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia Triadica
  • Triadica Rotundifolia


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Synonyms

  • Sapium rotundifolium Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Baccaurea esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Sapium rotundifolium obcordatum S.K.Lee [unknown]

Description

Triadica rotundifolia (also called 'Roundleaf Sapodilla', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to tropical regions. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is often found in moist, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Triadica rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triadica rotundifolia has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triadica rotundifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a sandy soil mixture. Layering is done by burying a branch of the shrub in the soil and allowing it to root.

Where to Find Triadica rotundifolia

Triadica rotundifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Triadica rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triadica rotundifolia?

Triadica rotundifolia

What is the common name of Triadica rotundifolia?

Roundleaf Tree

What is the distribution range of Triadica rotundifolia?

Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula

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-270564: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Hans-Joachim Esser (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esser' in the authors string.