Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
sessiliflorum
ID:
311655

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Capuron ex Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 13: 142 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310987



Common Names

  • Sessiliflorum's Sandalwood
  • Sessiliflorum's Tree
  • Sessiliflorum's Wood


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Synonyms

  • Achras sessiliflora Poir. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon longifolium Bojer ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon parviflorum Bojer ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Calvaria hexangularis C.F.Gaertn. [unknown]

Description

Sideroxylon sessiliflorum (also called sessile-flowered 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 sessiliflorum is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments, such as colds, flu, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideroxylon sessiliflorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideroxylon sessiliflorum 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 sessiliflorum

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

Sideroxylon sessiliflorum FAQ

What is the common name of Sideroxylon sessiliflorum?

Sessile-flowered soapberry

What is the natural habitat of Sideroxylon sessiliflorum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests

What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon sessiliflorum?

Sideroxylon sessiliflorum

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-192141: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.