Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
304023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eyma

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 33: 192 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303355



Common Names

  • Sarcaulus brasiliensis
  • Brazilian Sarcaulus
  • Brazilian Mangrove


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Synonyms

  • Achras brasiliensis Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Sarcaulus macrophyllus (Mart.) Radlk. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum brasiliense A.DC. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum macrophyllum Mart. [unknown]

Description

Sarcaulus brasiliensis (also called 'Brazilian Sarcaulus', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are alternate, elliptic-ovate, and up to 10 cm long. It is found in lowland rainforests and wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcaulus brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sarcaulus brasiliensis sub. brasiliensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcaulus brasiliensis has small, white flowers and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcaulus brasiliensis is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Sarcaulus brasiliensis

Sarcaulus brasiliensis is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Sarcaulus brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcaulus brasiliensis?

Sarcaulus brasiliensis

What is the common name of Sarcaulus brasiliensis?

Brazilian Sarcaulus

What is the natural habitat of Sarcaulus brasiliensis?

Tropical and subtropical coasts

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