Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
dubardi
ID:
1076990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Viguier & Humbert ex Arènes

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 11: 107 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076328



Common Names

  • Sphedamnocarpus dubardi
  • Dubard's Sphedamnocarpus
  • Dubard's False Buttonweed


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Description

Sphedamnocarpus dubardi (also called Dubard's Sphedamnocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphedamnocarpus dubardi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphedamnocarpus dubardi is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphedamnocarpus dubardi is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Sphedamnocarpus dubardi

Sphedamnocarpus dubardi can be found in Madagascar.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19500645: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.