Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
octosepalum
ID:
311557

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 139 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310889

Common Names

  • Octosepalum's Sandalwood
  • Octosepalum's Tree
  • Octosepalum's Wood

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Synonyms

  • Bumelia octosepala (Urb.) Stearn [unknown]
  • Dipholis octosepala Urb. [unknown]

Description

Sideroxylon octosepalum (also called Eight-sepal Birch, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows up to 25 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. It is found in evergreen forests, woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Sideroxylon octosepalum 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 smooth stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideroxylon octosepalum 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 octosepalum

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

Sideroxylon octosepalum FAQ

What is the common name of Sideroxylon octosepalum?

Eight-sepal buckthorn

What is the natural range of Sideroxylon octosepalum?

Eastern United States from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma

What is the habitat of Sideroxylon octosepalum?

Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, thickets, and roadsides

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-192053: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.