Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
cubense
ID:
311340

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 129 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310672

Common Names

  • Sideroxylon cubense
  • Cuban Ironwood
  • Cuban Ironwood

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Synonyms

  • Apterygia conferta (C.Wright ex Sauv.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon confertum C.Wright [unknown]
  • Bumelia conferta (C.Wright ex Sauv.) Pierre [unknown]
  • Bumelia cubensis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Bumelia cubensis oblongata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Bumelia gymnanthifolia Bisse & J.E.Gut. [unknown]
  • Bumelia neglecta Bisse & J.E.Gut. [unknown]
  • Dipholis angustifolia Urb. [unknown]
  • Dipholis cubensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Dipholis cubensis oblongata Pierre [unknown]
  • Dipholis domingensis Pierre & Urb. [unknown]
  • Dipholis leptopoda Urb. & Ekman [unknown]
  • Dipholis sintenisiana Pierre [unknown]

Description

Sideroxylon cubense (also called Cuban Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean. It has a gray-brown bark and leathery, dark green leaves. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sideroxylon cubense 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 cubense 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 cubense is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Cuba and the Caribbean. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Sideroxylon cubense

Sideroxylon cubense is native to Cuba and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Sideroxylon cubense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon cubense?

Sideroxylon cubense

What is the common name of Sideroxylon cubense?

Cuban Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Sideroxylon cubense?

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-191859: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.