Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
toxicaria
ID:
539525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Gmel.) Lesch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 16: 478 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538857

Common Names

  • Antiaris Toxicaria
  • Upas Tree
  • Toxic Tree

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Synonyms

  • Lepurandra saccidora Nimmo [unknown]
  • Antiaris dubia Span. ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Antiaris innoxia Blume [unknown]
  • Antiaris rufa Miq. [unknown]
  • Antiaris saccidora Dalzell [unknown]
  • Antiaris zeylanica Seem. [unknown]
  • Cestrum toxicarium J.F.Gmel. [deprecated]
  • Ipo rufa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ipo saccidora (Dalzell) A.Lyons [unknown]
  • Ipo toxicaria Pers. [unknown]
  • Antiaris toxicaria toxicaria [unknown]

Description

Antiaris toxicaria (also called Upas tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree of the Moraceae family. It can grow up to 25 m tall and has a spreading crown. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is found in lowland and montane rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Antiaris toxicaria is a perennial tree that is used for timber and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antiaris toxicaria var. africana Scott-Elliot ex A.Chev.
Antiaris toxicaria sub. humbertii (Leandri) C.C.Berg
Antiaris toxicaria sub. macrophylla (R.Br.) C.C.Berg
Antiaris toxicaria sub. madagascariensis (H.Perrier) C.C.Berg
Antiaris toxicaria var. usambarensis (Engl.) C.C.Berg
Antiaris toxicaria sub. welwitschii (Engl.) C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antiaris toxicaria is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure, with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf emerging from the seed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antiaris toxicaria is a perennial evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or early summer. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or early summer and root in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Antiaris toxicaria

Antiaris toxicaria is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Antiaris toxicaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antiaris toxicaria?

Antiaris toxicaria

What is the common name of Antiaris toxicaria?

Upas Tree

What is the family of Antiaris toxicaria?

Moraceae

Species in the Antiaris genus

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2642230: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste Leschenault de La Tour (1773-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lesch.' in the authors string.