Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
282898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewango & Breteler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 149 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282230



Common Names

  • Pradosia spinosa
  • Spinosa Pradosia
  • Spiny Pradosia


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Description

Pradosia spinosa (also called Spinosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 15 m (49 ft) tall.

Uses & Benefits

Pradosia spinosa has multiple non-medical uses. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and as a source of timber. It also has environmental benefits, as it helps to improve soil fertility and prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pradosia spinosa is a small, white to pale yellow, fragrant flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pradosia spinosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Pradosia spinosa

Pradosia spinosa can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Pradosia spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pradosia spinosa?

Pradosia spinosa

What is the common name of Pradosia spinosa?

Spinosa pradosia

What is the natural habitat of Pradosia spinosa?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-164573: Based on the initial data import
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
Corneille Ewango: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewango' in the authors string.