Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.J.Lam & B.Meeuse) Smedmark & Anderb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 94: 1502 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810210
Common Names
- Sideroxylon st-johnianum
- St. John's Sideroxylon
- St. Johnianum Sideroxylon
Description
Sideroxylon st-johnianum (also called St. John's Sideroxylon, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Caribbean. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown. The leaves are glossy green and the flowers are white. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in tropical forests and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sideroxylon st-johnianum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sideroxylon st-johnianum are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-coated nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sideroxylon st-johnianum is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Sideroxylon st-johnianum
Sideroxylon st-johnianum is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.
Sideroxylon st-johnianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon st-johnianum?
Sideroxylon st-johnianum
What is the common name of Sideroxylon st-johnianum?
St-Johnianum's Sideroxylon
Where is Sideroxylon st-johnianum found?
Sideroxylon st-johnianum is found in the Caribbean region
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
Jenny Smedmark: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smedmark' in the authors string.