Sapium ellipticum (Hochst.) Pax

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett. 1967. The botany of the Guayana Highland--Part VII. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17: 1-439.

  • Family

    Euphorbiaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Sapium ellipticum (Hochst.) Pax

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - Native of tropical Africa, introduced into British Guiana. BRITISH GUIANA. Introduced from tropical Africa, Apr 1886, Jemnan 2130 (male, female NY).

  • Discussion

    Sclerocroton ellipticals Hochst., Flora 28: 85. 1845.

    Type. “In sylvis terrae Natalensis, Julio 1839.”

  • Distribution

    Native of tropical Africa, introduced into British Guiana.

    Guyana South America|