Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) T.D.Penn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 123 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310645
Common Names
- Sideroxylon celastrinum
- Celastrine Ironwood
- Celastrine Ironwood
Synonyms
- Lyciodes angustifolia Kuntze [unknown]
- Lyciodes candolleana Kuntze [unknown]
- Lyciodes ferox Kuntze [unknown]
- Lyciodes hayesii Kuntze [unknown]
- Lyciodes spiniflora Kuntze [unknown]
- Bumelia affinis S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Bumelia angustifolia Nutt. [unknown]
- Bumelia celastrina Kunth [unknown]
- Bumelia eggersii Pierre [unknown]
- Bumelia ferox Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
- Bumelia hayesii Hemsl. [unknown]
- Bumelia megacocca Small [unknown]
- Bumelia parvifolia Chapm. [unknown]
- Bumelia reclinata Torr. [unknown]
- Bumelia schottii Britton [unknown]
- Bumelia spiniflora A.DC. [unknown]
- Bumelia spinosa A.DC. [unknown]
- Bumelia celastrina angustifolia (Nutt.) R.W.Long [unknown]
Description
Sideroxylon celastrinum (also called Celastrine Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a gray-brown bark and leathery, dark green leaves. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sideroxylon celastrinum 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 celastrinum are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sideroxylon celastrinum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Sideroxylon celastrinum
Sideroxylon celastrinum is native to Mexico and Central America.
Sideroxylon celastrinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon celastrinum?
Sideroxylon celastrinum
What is the common name of Sideroxylon celastrinum?
Celastrine Buckthorn
What is the natural habitat of Sideroxylon celastrinum?
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,
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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,