Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inflexus
ID:
304025

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 235 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303357



Common Names

  • Sarcaulus inflexus
  • Inflexus Sarcaulus
  • Inflexus Mangrove


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Synonyms

  • Lucuma inflexa A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Podoluma inflexa (A.C.Sm.) Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Pouteria inflexa (A.C.Sm.) Baehni [unknown]

Description

Sarcaulus inflexus (also called 'Flexible 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 inflexus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcaulus inflexus 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 inflexus

Sarcaulus inflexus is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Sarcaulus inflexus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcaulus inflexus?

Sarcaulus inflexus

What is the common name of Sarcaulus inflexus?

Flexible Sarcaulus

What is the natural habitat of Sarcaulus inflexus?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-184853: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.