Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
salicifolium
ID:
311643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1794

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310975

Common Names

  • Salicifolium's Sandalwood
  • Salicifolium's Tree
  • Salicifolium's Wood

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Synonyms

  • Achras pentagona Poir. [unknown]
  • Achras salicifolia L. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon nigrum C.F.Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon pauciflorum Lam. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon pentagonum A.DC. [unknown]
  • Spondogona nitida Raf. [unknown]
  • Spondogona salicifolia House [unknown]
  • Bumelia lenticellata (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Bumelia pentagona Sw. [unknown]
  • Bumelia salicifolia (L.) Sw. [unknown]
  • Bumelia undulata Raf. [unknown]
  • Dipholis lenticellata Lundell [unknown]
  • Dipholis salicifolia A.DC. [unknown]
  • Dipholis salicifolia jamaicensis Pierre [unknown]

Description

Sideroxylon salicifolium (also called willow-leaved buckthorn, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that typically grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sideroxylon salicifolium is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive green foliage and produces small, white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

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 salicifolium 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 salicifolium

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

Sideroxylon salicifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Sideroxylon salicifolium?

Willow-leaved soapberry

What is the natural habitat of Sideroxylon salicifolium?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests

What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon salicifolium?

Sideroxylon salicifolium

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-192130: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.