Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sebifera
ID:
327735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Small

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Florida Trees : 59 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327067



Common Names

  • Triadica sebifera
  • Sebifera
  • Triadica


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Synonyms

  • Sapium chihsinianum S.K.Lee [unknown]
  • Sapium pleiocarpum Y.C.Tseng [unknown]
  • Sapium sebiferum (L.) Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Sapium sebiferum cordatum S.Y.Wang [unknown]
  • Sapium sebiferum dabeshanense B.C.Ding & T.B.Chao [unknown]
  • Sapium sebiferum multiracemosum B.C.Ding ex S.Y.Wang & T.B.Chao [unknown]
  • Sapium sebiferum pendulum B.C.Ding & T.B.Chao [unknown]
  • Stillingia sebifera (L.) Michx. [unknown]
  • Stillingia sinensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Triadica chinensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Triadica sinensis Lour. [unknown]
  • Carumbium sebiferum Kurz [unknown]
  • Seborium chinense Raf. [unknown]
  • Seborium sebiferum (L.) Hurus. [unknown]
  • Stillingfleetia sebifera Bojer [unknown]
  • Croton macrocarpus Rchb. ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Croton sebifer L. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria sebifera (L.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Triadica sebifera (also called Chinese Tallow Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China, Japan and Korea. It grows in moist forests and disturbed areas. It has a smooth bark and its leaves are alternate, ovate, and serrate. Its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Triadica sebifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Triadica sebifera are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triadica sebifera is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, from India and Sri Lanka east to China, Japan, and the Pacific Islands. It is cultivated in warm temperate regions as an ornamental tree. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist, shady position.

Where to Find Triadica sebifera

Triadica sebifera is native to East Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist, open areas.

Triadica sebifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triadica sebifera?

Triadica sebifera

What is the common name of Triadica sebifera?

Chinese Tallow Tree

What is the natural habitat of Triadica sebifera?

Dry forests and scrublands

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-207675: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.