Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
pyrifolium
ID:
733177

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2867220: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.