Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
edwalliana
ID:
309524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. (Engler) 4, Fam. 147, v: 134. 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308856

Common Names

  • Edwall's Sebastiania
  • Edwall's Waxflower
  • Edwall's Wax Plant

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Description

Sebastiania edwalliana (also called 'Catinga de Macaco' or 'Catinga de Sapo', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Brazil and grows in tropical forests. It has a rounded, bushy shape and is covered with small, yellow flowers. It can reach up to 3 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Sebastiania edwalliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. The plant has a beautiful foliage and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sebastiania edwalliana has yellow, star-shaped flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sebastiania edwalliana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is suitable for cultivation in tropical and subtropical climates. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Sebastiania edwalliana

Sebastiania edwalliana is native to Mexico and can be found growing in dry forests and scrublands.

Sebastiania edwalliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sebastiania edwalliana?

Sebastiania edwalliana

What is the family of Sebastiania edwalliana?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Sebastiania edwalliana?

Edwall's Spurge

Species in the Sebastiania genus

Sebastiania appendiculata, Sebastiania argutidens, Sebastiania bahiensis, Sebastiania bicalcarata, Sebastiania brasiliensis, Sebastiania brevifolia, Sebastiania catingae, Sebastiania chaetodonta, Sebastiania chahalana, Sebastiania chiapensis, Sebastiania commersoniana, Sebastiania cruenta, Sebastiania daphniphylla, Sebastiania dimorphocalyx, Sebastiania echinocarpa, Sebastiania edwalliana, Sebastiania eglandulata, Sebastiania glabrescens, Sebastiania glandulosa, Sebastiania gracilis, Sebastiania haploclada, Sebastiania heteroica, Sebastiania hexaptera, Sebastiania hintonii, Sebastiania jacobinensis, Sebastiania jaliscensis, Sebastiania klotzschiana, Sebastiania larensis, Sebastiania laureola, Sebastiania leptopoda, Sebastiania longispicata, Sebastiania macrocarpa, Sebastiania mosenii, Sebastiania obtusifolia, Sebastiania pachyphylla, Sebastiania pachystachya, Sebastiania panamensis, Sebastiania pavoniana, Sebastiania picardae, Sebastiania potamophila, Sebastiania pteroclada, Sebastiania pubescens, Sebastiania pubiflora, Sebastiania pusilla, Sebastiania ramulosa, Sebastiania rhombifolia, Sebastiania riedelii, Sebastiania rigida, Sebastiania riparia, Sebastiania rotundifolia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-190090: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.