Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
mermulana
ID:
1237935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 4(1): 22. 1831 [Jun 1831]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237273

Common Names

  • Sideroxylon Mermulana
  • Mermulana Sideroxylon
  • Mermulana Chittamwood

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Description

Sideroxylon mermulana (also called Redheart, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Central and South America. It has dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sideroxylon mermulana is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideroxylon mermulana is white with yellow centers and has four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideroxylon mermulana is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Sideroxylon mermulana

Sideroxylon mermulana is native to the tropical forests of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Sideroxylon mermulana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon mermulana?

Sideroxylon mermulana

What is the natural habitat of Sideroxylon mermulana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the conservation status of Sideroxylon mermulana?

Least Concern

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,

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