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
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.
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,