Sideroxylon foetidissimum
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Barbados-mastic
- Plant type
- Tree
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Tropical
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Caribbean coastal regions
- public plants
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- collectors
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What Sideroxylon foetidissimum is
Sideroxylon foetidissimum is an upright tree native to the coastal Caribbean. It is a sturdy presence in the landscape, characterized by its vertical form and resilience to tropical conditions.
Living with this tree means providing a space that mimics its native sun-drenched habitat. It is a straightforward plant for your collection if you can offer consistent warmth and open exposure.
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People and Sideroxylon foetidissimum
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Coastal roots
Indigenous populations in the Caribbean utilized the tree for its durable wood. It grew naturally along the shorelines where it helped stabilize coastal soils.
- 18th century
Botanical documentation
European explorers and botanists began recording the tree during early surveys of Caribbean flora. It was noted for its distinct growth habit and presence in coastal forests.
- Modern day
Controlled cultivation
You likely grow this plant from seeds sourced from its remaining native range. It is now kept by collectors who appreciate its upright structure and adaptation to full sun.
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Start a collectionFrequently asked about Sideroxylon foetidissimum
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Sideroxylon foetidissimum?
Sideroxylon foetidissimum is a species in the Sideroxylon genus. Commonly known as Barbados-mastic, a tree, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Caribbean coastal regions.
How do you care for Sideroxylon foetidissimum?
Reference care guidance for Sideroxylon foetidissimum: full sun light, medium watering, tropical temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Sideroxylon foetidissimum?
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