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spiny bucida
Scientific Name: Bucida molinetii
Family: Combretaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Spiny Bucida (Bucida molinetii)
The Spiny Bucida, scientifically known as Bucida molinetii, is also commonly called the Spiny Black Olive, Dwarf Geometry Tree, or Ming Tree. Despite the name "Black Olive," this tree doesn't produce edible olives, but rather small seed pods.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is called "Spiny" due to the presence of tiny thorns on its branches, which could potentially cause minor injury.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bucida molinetii (G. Maza) Alain
- Synonyms: Bucida spinosa Jennings, Terminalia molinetii M. Gmez, Terminalia spinosa Northr.
- Family: Combretaceae (Indian almond family or Combretum family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- The Spiny Bucida is native to Florida, the Caribbean (including Cuba and the Bahamas), and the Yucatan peninsula.
- It is a tropical evergreen.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Spiny Bucida can be grown as a bonsai, a large shrub (5-10 ft), or a small tree (10-20 ft).
- It can be semi-deciduous.
- It thrives in full sun to light shade and is salt-tolerant.
Quirky Facts
- Despite being called "Black Olive", the tree does not produce edible olives, only small seed pods.
- The tree is sometimes referred to as the "Dwarf Geometry Tree" because of its growth habit.
Further Information
- USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.