Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
gerrardianum
ID:
311415

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 36 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310747

Common Names

  • Sideroxylon Gerrardianum
  • Gerrard's Milkwood
  • Gerrard's Stopper

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Synonyms

  • Calvaria gerrardiana (Hook.f.) Dubard [unknown]
  • Cryptogyne gerrardiana Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon gerrardianum (Hook.f.) Lecomte [unknown]

Description

Sideroxylon gerrardianum (also called Gerrard's Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a gray-brown bark and leathery, dark green leaves. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sideroxylon gerrardianum has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideroxylon gerrardianum is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideroxylon gerrardianum is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Mexico and the Caribbean. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Sideroxylon gerrardianum

Sideroxylon gerrardianum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry forests and woodlands in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.

Sideroxylon gerrardianum FAQ

What is the common name of Sideroxylon gerrardianum?

Gerrard's buckthorn

What is the natural range of Sideroxylon gerrardianum?

Eastern United States from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma

What is the habitat of Sideroxylon gerrardianum?

Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, thickets, and roadsides

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-191926: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.