Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
tenax
ID:
311680

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 1: 48 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311012

Common Names

  • Tenax's Sandalwood
  • Tenax's Tree
  • Tenax's Wood

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Synonyms

  • Lyciodes tenax Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sclerocladus tenax Raf. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon carolinense Sarg. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon chrysophylloides Michx. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon sericeum Walter [unknown]
  • Bumelia chrysophylloides P.Watson [unknown]
  • Bumelia lacuum Small [unknown]
  • Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum carolinense Jacq. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum glabrum Juss. ex Lam. [unknown]
  • Bumelia chrysophylloides (Michx.) Pursh [unknown]
  • Sclerozus tenax (L.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Sideroxylon tenax (also called tough 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 tenax 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 tenax 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 tenax is a small tree that grows up to 8m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have germinated. Once germinated, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Sideroxylon tenax

Sideroxylon tenax is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Sideroxylon tenax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon tenax?

Sideroxylon tenax

What is the common name of Sideroxylon tenax?

Tough Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Sideroxylon tenax?

Dry forests and scrublands

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,

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