Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
bullatum
ID:
311295

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.A.Howard & Proctor) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 138 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310627

Common Names

  • Sideroxylon bullatum
  • Bullate Ironwood
  • Bullate Ironwood

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Synonyms

  • Bumelia bullata (R.A.Howard & Proctor) Stearn [unknown]
  • Dipholis bullata R.A.Howard & Proctor [unknown]

Description

Sideroxylon bullatum (also called Bull's Bitterbush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and dry savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sideroxylon bullatum is used as a source of fuel and timber for construction and furniture. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideroxylon bullatum 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 bullatum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Sideroxylon bullatum

Sideroxylon bullatum is native to Mexico and Central America.

Sideroxylon bullatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon bullatum?

Sideroxylon bullatum

What is the common name of Sideroxylon bullatum?

Bull Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Sideroxylon bullatum?

Dry woodlands and thickets

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-191818: Based on the initial data import
George Richardson Proctor (1920-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proctor' in the authors string.
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.