Sarcomphalus — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Sarcomphalus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Sarcomphalus amole
Sarcomphalus amole
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
A plant of subtropical to tropical areas, where it is found at elevations from near sea level to around 1,200 metres.
Full cultivation guide →Sarcomphalus glaziovii
Sarcomphalus glaziovii
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade. Plants have a moderate rate of growth. The plant bears large crops of fruits and seeds every two years.
Full cultivation guide →Sarcomphalus joazeiro
Sarcomphalus joazeiro
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the 'Caatinga' dry forest region of northeast Brazil. The climate is hot and dry, there are usually 6 to 11 months without rain each year. The mean annual rainfall varies from 250 - 1,000mm, and the mean annual temperature is from 24 - 26°c.
Full cultivation guide →Sarcomphalus mistol
Sarcomphalus mistol
Family: Rhamnaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position. Succeeds in the wild on clayey, calcareous and well-drained terrains. Established plants are drought tolerant.
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