Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
capuronii
ID:
311310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 164: 60 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310642

Common Names

  • Sideroxylon capuronii
  • Capuron's Ironwood
  • Capuron Ironwood

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Description

Sideroxylon capuronii (also called Capuron'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 capuronii 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 flowers of Sideroxylon capuronii are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideroxylon capuronii is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Sideroxylon capuronii

Sideroxylon capuronii is native to Mexico and Central America.

Sideroxylon capuronii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon capuronii?

Sideroxylon capuronii

What is the common name of Sideroxylon capuronii?

Capuron's Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Sideroxylon capuronii?

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,

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