Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 2: 324 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732510
Common Names
- Isodendrion pyrifolium
- Pyrifolium Isodendrion
- Pyrifolium Olive Tree
Synonyms
- Isodendrion hawaiiense H.St.John [unknown]
- Isodendrion remyi H.St.John [unknown]
- Isodendrion hillebrandii H.St.John [unknown]
- Isodendrion lanaiense H.St.John [unknown]
- Isodendrion molokaiense H.St.John [unknown]
Description
Isodendrion pyrifolium (also called Japanese bush mango, dika, odika, ogbono, among many other common names) is a species of Asian trees in the genus Isodendrion, with a thick trunk and edible yellow fruit. It is native to tropical Asia, including Japan, and grows in lowland rainforests and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Isodendrion pyrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isodendrion pyrifolium has white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isodendrion pyrifolium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C (65-72°F). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted.
Where to Find Isodendrion pyrifolium
Isodendrion pyrifolium is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Isodendrion pyrifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isodendrion pyrifolium?
Isodendrion pyrifolium
What is the common name of Isodendrion pyrifolium?
Pear-leaved Isodendrion
What is the habitat of Isodendrion pyrifolium?
It grows in dry, rocky areas, often on slopes and in crevices
Species in the Isodendrion genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei,
Agatea longipedicellata,
Agatea macrobotrys,
Agatea pancheri,
Agatea rufotomentosa,
Agatea schlechteri,
Agatea veillonii,
Agatea violaris,
Allexis batangae,
Allexis cauliflora,
Allexis obanensis,
Allexis zygomorpha,
Amphirrhox grandifolia,
Amphirrhox longifolia,
Anchietea exalata,
Anchietea frangulifolia,
Anchietea peruviana,
Anchietea pyrifolia,
Anchietea raimondii,
Anchietea selloviana,
Anchietea suma,
Anchietea ferrucciae,
Anchietea ballardii,
Calyptrion arboreum,
Calyptrion carthagenense,
Calyptrion pubescens,
Calyptrion volubile,
Decorsella paradoxa,
Fusispermum laxiflorum,
Fusispermum minutiflorum,
Fusispermum rubrolignosum,
Hybanthopsis bahiensis,
Hybanthus albus,
Hybanthus austrocaledonicus,
Hybanthus caledonicus,
Hybanthus cymulosus,
Hybanthus debilissimus,
Hybanthus domingensis,
Hybanthus durus,
Hybanthus epacroides,
Hybanthus galeottii,
Hybanthus graminifolius,
Hybanthus havanensis,
Hybanthus heterosepalus,
Hybanthus leptopus,
Hybanthus leucanthus,
Hybanthus micranthus,
Hybanthus mossamedensis,
Hybanthus paraguariensis,
Hybanthus parviflorus,