Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
obtusifolium
ID:
311552

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roem. & Schult.) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 114 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310884

Common Names

  • Sideroxylon Obtusifolium
  • Blunt-leaved Milkwood
  • Blunt-leaved Stopper

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Synonyms

  • Lyciodes obtusifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Apterygia sartorum (Mart.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Bumelia obtusifolia Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Bumelia sartarum Allemão [unknown]
  • Bumelia sartorum Mart. [unknown]
  • Bumelia obtusifolia typica Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Sideroxylon obtusifolium (also called Obtuse-leaved Bitterbush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and dry savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sideroxylon obtusifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can also be used as a windbreak or hedge. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sideroxylon obtusifolium sub. buxifolium (Roem. & Schult.) T.D.Penn.
Sideroxylon obtusifolium sub. obtusifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, fragrant flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, dark brown, hard seeds. Seedlings: Seedlings have smooth stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideroxylon obtusifolium is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or air layering.

Where to Find Sideroxylon obtusifolium

Sideroxylon obtusifolium can be found in the Middle East, specifically in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen.

Sideroxylon obtusifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideroxylon obtusifolium?

Sideroxylon obtusifolium

What is the common name of Sideroxylon obtusifolium?

Obtusifolium Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Sideroxylon obtusifolium?

Dry woods, thickets, and sandy soils

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-192049: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.