Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
acunae
ID:
311219

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Borhidi) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 147 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310551

Common Names

  • Sideroxylon acunae
  • Acuna's Ironwood
  • Acuna Ironwood

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Synonyms

  • Sideroxylon angustum T.D.Penn. [unknown]
  • Bumelia acunae Borhidi [unknown]
  • Bumelia revoluta Urb. [unknown]

Description

Sideroxylon acunae (also called Acuna Ironwood, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to South America. It grows in forests, hillsides, and other areas with moist, acidic soils. It has small, yellow flowers and lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sideroxylon acunae has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideroxylon acunae is a white or yellowish-white corolla, with a tubular calyx. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideroxylon acunae is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Sideroxylon acunae

Sideroxylon acunae is native to Mexico and Central America.

Sideroxylon acunae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon acunae?

Sideroxylon acunae

What is the common name of Sideroxylon acunae?

Acuna's buckthorn

Where is Sideroxylon acunae native to?

Central America

Species in the Sideroxylon genus

Sideroxylon acunae, Sideroxylon alachense, Sideroxylon altamiranoi, Sideroxylon americanum, Sideroxylon anomalum, Sideroxylon beguei, Sideroxylon bequaertii, Sideroxylon betsimisarakum, Sideroxylon borbonicum, Sideroxylon boutonianum, Sideroxylon bullatum, Sideroxylon cantoniense, Sideroxylon capiri, Sideroxylon capuronii, Sideroxylon cartilagineum, Sideroxylon celastrinum, Sideroxylon cinereum, Sideroxylon contrerasii, Sideroxylon cubense, Sideroxylon dominicanum, Sideroxylon durifolium, Sideroxylon eriocarpum, Sideroxylon eucoriaceum, Sideroxylon eucuneifolium, Sideroxylon excavatum, Sideroxylon fimbriatum, Sideroxylon floribundum, Sideroxylon foetidissimum, Sideroxylon galeatum, Sideroxylon gerrardianum, Sideroxylon grandiflorum, Sideroxylon hirtiantherum, Sideroxylon horridum, Sideroxylon ibarrae, Sideroxylon inerme, Sideroxylon jubilla, Sideroxylon lanuginosum, Sideroxylon leucophyllum, Sideroxylon lycioides, Sideroxylon majus, Sideroxylon marginatum, Sideroxylon mascatense, Sideroxylon mirmulans, Sideroxylon mirmulano, Sideroxylon montanum, Sideroxylon nervosum, Sideroxylon obovatum, Sideroxylon obtusifolium, Sideroxylon occidentale, Sideroxylon octosepalum,

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-191748: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.