Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
obovatum
ID:
311549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 2: 42 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310881

Common Names

  • Sideroxylon Obovatum
  • Oval Milkwood
  • Oval Stopper

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Synonyms

  • Lyciodes myrsinifolium (A.DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lyciodes obovata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lyciodes parvifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Achras cuneifolia Poir. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon cuneatum A.DC. [unknown]
  • Bumelia buchii Urb. [unknown]
  • Bumelia cuneata Sw. [unknown]
  • Bumelia heterophylla Urb. [unknown]
  • Bumelia krugii Pierre [unknown]
  • Bumelia lineolata Urb. & Ekman [unknown]
  • Bumelia myrsinifolia A.DC. [unknown]
  • Bumelia obovata A.DC. [unknown]
  • Bumelia obovata krugii (Pierre ex Urb) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Bumelia obovata portoricensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Bumelia obovata thomensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Bumelia parvifolia A.DC. [unknown]
  • Bumelia subintegra Urb. & Ekman [unknown]
  • Bumelia obovata typica Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Sideroxylon obovatum (also called Obovate 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 obovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can also be used as a windbreak or hedge. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, fragrant flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, dark brown, hard seeds. Seedlings: Seedlings have hairy stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideroxylon obovatum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or air layering.

Where to Find Sideroxylon obovatum

Sideroxylon obovatum can be found in the Middle East, specifically in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen.

Sideroxylon obovatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon obovatum?

Sideroxylon obovatum

What is the common name of Sideroxylon obovatum?

Obovatum Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Sideroxylon obovatum?

Dry woods, thickets, and sandy soils

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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