Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
toxifera
ID:
1084579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff & Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 66: 308. 1939

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083917



Common Names

  • Sciadotenia toxifera
  • Toxifera Sciadotenia
  • Toxifera Sciadotenia Tree


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Description

Sciadotenia toxifera (also called Poisonous sciadotenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the Amazon rainforest. It is found in moist lowland forests, and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has an ovate-oblong leaf shape, and produces yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sciadotenia toxifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sciadotenia toxifera has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Sciadotenia toxifera

Sciadotenia toxifera is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is found in moist forests and on riverbanks.

Species in the Menispermaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20600368: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.