Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxyacantha
ID:
313688

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 34 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313020



Common Names

  • Spiniluma oxyacantha
  • Oxyacantha Spiniluma
  • Oxyacantha Spinilum


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Synonyms

  • Mastichodendron oxyacantha (Bail.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon oxyacanthum Baill. [unknown]

Description

Spiniluma oxyacantha (also called Mountain Starburst, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spiniluma oxyacantha is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spiniluma oxyacantha is a yellow, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiniluma oxyacantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Spiniluma oxyacantha

Spiniluma oxyacantha can be found in tropical forests in South and Central America.

Spiniluma oxyacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiniluma oxyacantha?

Spiniluma oxyacantha

What is the common name of Spiniluma oxyacantha?

Sharp-spined Spiniluma

What is the natural habitat of Spiniluma oxyacantha?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Spiniluma genus

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:789908-1: Based on the initial data import