Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
canariense
ID:
915164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leyens, Lobin & A.Santos

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Vieraea 33: 135 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914499

Common Names

  • Sideroxylon canariense
  • Canariense Sideroxylon
  • Canariense Sideroxylon Tree

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Description

Sideroxylon canariense (also called Canary sideroxylon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with slender, erect stems. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in rocky hillsides and dry riverbeds.

Uses & Benefits

Sideroxylon canariense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sideroxylon canariense has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideroxylon canariense is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-10.

Where to Find Sideroxylon canariense

Sideroxylon canariense is native to the Canary Islands. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Sideroxylon canariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon canariense?

Sideroxylon canariense

What type of plant is Sideroxylon canariense?

A shrub

Where does Sideroxylon canariense grow?

In Mediterranean regions

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-459482: Based on the initial data import
Arnoldo Santos Guerra (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Santos' in the authors string.
Wolfram Lobin (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lobin' in the authors string.
Teresa Leyens: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leyens' in the authors string.