Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
304029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 5: 204 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303361



Common Names

  • Sarcaulus wurdackii
  • Wurdackii Sarcaulus
  • Wurdackii Mangrove


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Description

Sarcaulus wurdackii (also called African Sarcaulus, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that can grow up to 10 meters in height. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are ovate-elliptic in shape. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcaulus wurdackii 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 wurdackii

Sarcaulus wurdackii is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Sarcaulus wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcaulus wurdackii?

Sarcaulus wurdackii

What is the common name of Sarcaulus wurdackii?

Wurdack's Sarcaulus

What is the natural habitat of Sarcaulus wurdackii?

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,

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