Herbarium Specimen Details

Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Georgia , McIntosh Co. : Near south end of Sapelo Island.
Description Tree to 15 ft. tall; low rounded dense crown; petals almost white; sepals tannish.
Habitat Side of dunes.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector W. H. Duncan 20172
Collection Date 20 Jun 1956
Accession Number 8796
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Georgia , McIntosh Co. : Near south end of Sapelo Island.
Description Tree to 15 ft. tall; low, rounded, dense crown; petals almost white; sepals tannish.
Habitat Side of dunes.
Reproductive State Bud Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector W. H. Duncan 20172
Collection Date 20 Jun 1956
Accession Number 63723
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. South Carolina , Jasper Co. : Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. US 17, 0.2–3 mi. W of US17A, refuge loop road.
Description Occasional to infrequent tree, ca. 30 ft.; fruits black, green inside, lustrous, fleshy; sap milky.
Habitat Bald cypress [Taxodium distichum] - sedge swamps and moist oak - gum [Nyssa] woodlands.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector S. R. Hill 19045
Collection Date 27 Oct 1987
Accession Number 199970
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. South Carolina , Charleston Co. : Edisto Beach.
Habitat Maritime forest.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector H. E. Ahles 38123
with J.G. Haesloop
Collection Date 26 Oct 1957
Accession Number 37435
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , St. Johns Co. : Faver-Dykes State Park. Around campground and nature trail to Pellicer Creek, ca. 2 mi. SE of US 1. T10S, R30E, Sec. 37.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 9776
with J. Hansen
Collection Date 28 Sep 1983
Accession Number 174021
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Ponce Inlet.
Description Sprawling shrub to 3 m tall.
Habitat Among dunes.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector D. S. Correll 52002
with H.B. Correll
Collection Date 28 May 1981
Accession Number 160059
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Indian River Co. : Near Roseland; near corner of 110th Street along road bordering Indian River, 0.3 mi. S of the junction with US 1. 27° 50' 9" N 80° 29' 35" W
Habitat Disturbed coastal hammock.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 6475
with J. Beckner
Collection Date 26 Nov 1978
Accession Number 138382
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Turtle Mound, ca. 6mi. SSE of New Smyrna Beach along the coast. T18S, R35E, Sec. 16. 30° 35' 60" N 85° 40' 41" W
Habitat Coastal hammock on large shell mound.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 8249
with G. Robinson
Collection Date 20 May 1981
Accession Number 157165
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. anomala Sarg. Cronq.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : Malabar Cape, S of Melbourne Beach; between FL A1A and Indian River. 28° 5' 1" N 80° 36' 29" W
Description Hairs white on young leaves.
Habitat Dunes and hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 28662
Collection Date 22 May 1965
Accession Number 64920
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : Malabar Cape, S of Indialantic to Sebastian Inlet, FL A1A. 27° 48' 59" N 80° 26' 45" W
Habitat In hammock, open shade, in coastal dunes dominated by Serenoa and Uniola.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 28074
with R.W. Long
Collection Date 31 Dec 1964
Accession Number 62270
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : North Merritt Island.
Habitat Ruderal vegetation.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector J. E. Poppleton
with A.G. Shuey
Collection Date 12 Oct 1972
Accession Number 124921
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Florida , Martin Co. : Rocky Point Hammock Park. Salerno; SE Kubin Avenue and SE Harbor Terrace, ca. 2.25 mi. E of US 1, ca. 1.1 mi. N of Cove Road. 27° 9' 28" N 80° 11' 5" W
Description Frequent.
Habitat Hardwood hammock; with Chrysophyllum oliviforme, Drypetes lateriflora, Quercus virginiana, and Amyris elemifera.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector K. A. Bradley 1011
with S. Woodmansee
Collection Date 8 Jun 1998
Accession Number 249660
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : 1200 block North Atlantic Boulevard, Cocoa Beach. 28° 23' 10" N 80° 44' 31" W
Description Small tree to 4 m tall common in vacant lots.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector J. Popenoe 1654
Collection Date 19 Apr 1979
Accession Number 145799
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Ca. 9 mi. S of New Smyrna Beach at Turtle Mound. 30° 35' 60" N 85° 40' 41" W
Habitat Narrow shell beach at the base of a heavily vegetated shell mound; mound cover of Celtis, Exothea paniculata, Zanthoxylum fagara, Persea littoralis [P. borbonia], Ardisia escallonioides, Rapanea guianensis [Myrsine cubana], Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Plumbago scandens [P. zeylanica], Bumelia [Sideroxylon], and Forestiera.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 11190
Collection Date 03 Aug 1962
Accession Number 53492
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Indian River Co. : W side of US 1, ca. 5.6 mi. S of Vero City.
Description Shrubs; pubescence of very young leaves colorless; to 2 m tall.
Habitat White and yellow dune sand; wooded border along embankment.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 25972
Collection Date 11 May 1963
Accession Number 55271
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: P. Genelle & G. Fleming, 13 Apr 1978
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Frostproof, FL 630 near Polk County maintenance station. 27° 44' 45" N 81° 31' 50" W
Description 0.7–1.9 m tall; thorny, densely branched; mature fruit sub-spherical, often 1 mm wider than long, black with reddish glow, drying bluish, 9–12 mm long; seed lustrous, polished, 4–5 mm long; pedicels shorter than fruits.
Habitat Marginal areas of white sand scrub with Pinus clausa.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 24741
Collection Date 7 Oct 1961
Accession Number 41528
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Indian River Co. : Near Roseland, 0.6 mi. S of the Brevard County line on US 1 and 1 block e on 110th Street. 27° 50' 9" N 80° 29' 35" W
Habitat Tropical coastal hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 6502
with J. Beckner
Collection Date 26 Nov 1978
Accession Number 135473
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Flagler Co. : Washington Oaks State Park. W side. 30° 36' 0" N 85° 40' 0" W
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector R. W. Long
with W. Webb, S. Todd, J. Carlton, J. Wassmer
Collection Date 06 Jul 1972
Accession Number 110903
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Duval Co. : Near Jacksonville. 30° 18' 4" N 81° 32' 45" W
Habitat Old fields.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector A. H. Curtiss 5678
Collection Date 04 Jun 1896
Accession Number 209874
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: Lakela,
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Frostproof off FL 630A. 27° 44' 45" N 81° 31' 50" W
Description Scattered; shrub to 1.8 m high; early anthesis; leaves appressed hairy above, especially on the veins.
Habitat White sand scrub with Pinus clausa, scrub oak, and Lyonia fruticosa.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 24218
Collection Date 2 Jun 1961
Accession Number 40624
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: S. Todd,
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Indian River Co. : 5 mi. NB of Vero Beach along FL A1A.
Habitat Roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector R. W. Long 3581
with W. Webb, S. Todd, J. Carlton, J. Wassmer, C. Sreemadhaven
Collection Date 22 Jun 1972
Accession Number 102554
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , St. Lucie Co. : W of Intercoastal Waterway, off US 1, ca. 4 mi. S of the county line, N of St. Lucie.
Description Fruit abundant, half mature.
Habitat Sandy bluffs with scrub oaks and cabbage palm [Sabal palmetto].
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 25226
Collection Date 28 Jul 1962
Accession Number 53451
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Marco Island, SE corner. T52S, R26E, Sec. 21, NE¼. 25° 58' 0" N 81° 43' 0" W
Habitat Around vacant lots and remnant vegetation.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 11843
with R.P. Wunderlin
Collection Date 29 Dec 1988
Accession Number 198944
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Ca. 9 mi. S of New Smyrna Beach at Turtle Mound. 30° 35' 60" N 85° 40' 41" W
Description Frequent shrubs to 3 m tall.
Habitat Narrow shell beach at the base of a heavily vegetated shell mound; mound cover of Celtis, Exothea paniculata, Zanthoxylum fagara, Persea littoralis [P. borbonia], Ardisia escallonioides, Rapanea guianensis [Myrsine cubana], Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Plumbago scandens [P. zeylanica], Bumelia [Sideroxylon], and Forestiera.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 10776
with C.E. Wood, C.E. Smith, R.J. Eaton
Collection Date 27 Apr 1961
Accession Number 40971
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: P. Genelle & G. Fleming, 13 Apr 1978
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Waverly, NW of Lake Wales off FL 540. 27° 58' 0" N 81° 35' 60" W
Description Shrubs, ca. 8 dm high; leaves appressed hairy above, especially on the veins.
Habitat White sand scrub transition to longleaf pine [Pinus palustris] - turkey oak [Querucs laevis]; with dwarf oak.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 24577
Collection Date 24 Aug 1961
Accession Number 40617
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : Melbourne Beach, N of the park area. 28° 5' 1" N 80° 36' 29" W
Description Branching shrub to 1.5 m tall.
Habitat Hammock, with Yucca, Ipomoea, Menziesia [Mentzelia?], and escaped cultigens.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 27208
Collection Date 07 Jun 1964
Accession Number 60716
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Marion Co. : T16S, R21E, Sec. 35, on W section line, 200 m N of corner.
Description Infrequent; laden with fruit; leaf undersides densely rusty pubescent.
Habitat Understory of evergreen oak scrub.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector S. T. Cooper 856
with D.L. Martin
Collection Date 15 Sep 1975
Accession Number 121011
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , St. Lucie Co. : 27° 22' 51" N 80° 26' 44" W
Description Shrub to 2.5 m tall; branches widespreading; in pre-anthesis.
Habitat Sandy hammock with longleaf pine [Pinus palustris] and sand live oak [Quercus geminata], Vitis [Ampelopsis] cordata, Thysanella [Polygonella] robusta, Crotalaria retusa; disturbed margin.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 24980
Collection Date 21 Apr 1962
Accession Number 53452
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Archbold Biological Station. Slope of Lake Wales Ridge. 27° 10' 0" N 81° 20' 60" W
Description Sprawling sapling.
Habitat Small swale in pine - hardwood forest.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector D. S. Correll 52431
with H.B. Correll
Collection Date 4 Sep 1981
Accession Number 160074
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Vicinity of New Smyrna Beach, ca. 10 mi. W of the beach. 30° 35' 60" N 85° 40' 41" W
Habitat Open, moist longleaf pine[Pinus palustris]land.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 11161
Collection Date 3 Aug 1962
Accession Number 53347
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : Cape Canaveral Mound. T23S, R37E, Sec. 26. 28° 28' 16" N 80° 32' 14" W
Habitat Scrub oak - pine community; indian shell ridge.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector D. P. Cole 158
Collection Date 23 Feb 1975
Accession Number 119627
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Ca. 9 mi. S of New Smyrna Beach at Turtle Mound. 30° 35' 60" N 85° 40' 41" W
Description Frequent; shrubs to 3 m tall.
Habitat Narrow shell beach at the base of a heavily vegetated shell mound; mound cover of Celtis, Exothea paniculata, Zanthoxylum fagara, Persea littoralis [P. borbonia], Ardisia escallonioides, Rapanea guianensis [Myrsine cubana], Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Plumbago scandens [P. zeylanica], Bumelia [Sideroxylon], and Forestiera.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 10776
with C.E. Wood, C.E. Smith, R.J. Eaton
Collection Date 27 Apr 1961
Accession Number 40972
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: D. B. Ward,
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Marion Co. : 0.1 mi. E of road, 2.8 mi. (by road) N of Linadale on FL 42, ca. 6 mi. E of Lake Weir. T17S, R25E, Sec. 8. 28° 58' 0" N 81° 46' 0" W
Description Trunk diameter 3 cm; height 10 m; upper surface of leaves dark green, glossy; lower surface fawn-colored, not shiny.
Habitat Open, mature hammock.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector D. B. Ward 2222
with R.R. Smith
Collection Date 24 Sep 1960
Accession Number 103349
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: Shuey,
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : N Merritt's Island, near dirt road which leads eastward from FL 3, 3 mi. N of the field station. T20S, R36E, Sec. 19, SE¼.
Habitat Ruderal, old field; dry soil.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector A.G. Shuey
Collection Date 23 May 1973
Accession Number 119054
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , St. Lucie Co. : Just S of the Indian River County line along US 1.
Habitat Disturbed area of white sand, Pinus clausa scrub.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
with O. Lakela
Collection Date 27 Jun 1962
Accession Number 53357
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Lake Co. : S of Lake Dora.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector R. F. Daubenmire
with J. Daubenmire
Collection Date 12 May 1979
Accession Number 161983
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: J. E. Poppleton,
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : Cape Canaveral Mound. T23S, R37E, Sec. 26. 28° 28' 16" N 80° 32' 14" W
Habitat Indian shell ridge.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector D. P. Cole 127
Collection Date 23 Feb 1975
Accession Number 119564
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : Malabar Cape, S of Melbourne Beach, between US A1A and Indian River. 28° 5' 1" N 80° 36' 29" W
Description Pubescence golden.
Habitat Dunes and hammock.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 28655
Collection Date 22 May 1965
Accession Number 64929
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Lake Co. : S of Leesburg. 28° 48' 39" N 81° 52' 40" W
Habitat Upland hammock.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector R. F. Daubenmire
with J. Daubenmire
Collection Date 22 Mar 1979
Accession Number 177793
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : E of Grassy Pond, ca. 4 mi. SE of Avon Park. T33S, R29E, Sec. 34, S½.
Habitat Sand pine [Pinus clausa] scrub; white sand; with Crotalaria recurvistylis.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector K. R. DeLaney 1659
Collection Date 25 Apr 1988
Accession Number 196948
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : S of Marco, near junction of FL 94 (San Marco Road) and Covewood Road. 25° 58' 0" N 81° 43' 0" W
Habitat Scrub, sand ridge, bleached sand.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector R. D. Whetstone 14397
Collection Date 06 Jul 1984
Accession Number 185960
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : E of Central Boulevard, 0.3 mi. S of FL 17, ca. 1.5 mi. WSW of Sebring Air Terminal, ca. 5.5 mi. SSE of Sebring. T35S, R29E, Sec. 12, SW¼ of NE¼ and NW¼ of SE¼. 27° 29' 44" N 81° 26' 27" W
Habitat Scrub on rolling hills; associate in type locality of Dicerandra sp. nov. [D. christmanii].
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 11672
with R.P. Wunderlin, K.R. DeLaney, R. Huck
Collection Date 10 Sep 1987
Accession Number 192523
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Ca. 4.5 mi. SSE of Frostproof. T32S, R28E, Sec. 14, SW¼. 27° 44' 45" N 81° 31' 50" W
Habitat Open canopied low scrub forest on white sand, dominated by Carya floridana and scrub oaks including Quercus laevis; associated with Ziziphus celata.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 11387
with R.P. Wunderlin, K.R. DeLaney
Collection Date 05 Aug 1987
Accession Number 192320
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Balm-Boyette Tract, 2.5 mi. S of Boyette. T31S, R21E, Sec. 17, NE¼ of SE¼. 27° 49' 0" N 82° 13' 0" W
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector S. Landry
with C. Vandaveer
Collection Date 15 Sep 1994
Accession Number 222154
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small - Determined By: Lakela,
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : DeSoto City. 27° 10' 60" N 81° 47' 60" W
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector J. K. Small
Collection Date 01 May 1928
Accession Number 18982
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Balm-Boyette Tract, 2.5 mi. S of Boyette. T31S, R21E, Sec. 17, NE¼ of SE¼. 27° 49' 0" N 82° 13' 0" W
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector S. Landry
with C. Vandaveer
Collection Date 5 May 1995
Accession Number 222157
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Avon Park Lake Estates. Ca. 4 mi. NNW of Avon Park via FL 64. T33S, R28E, Sec. 4.
Habitat Scrub.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector K. R. DeLaney
Collection Date 8 Nov 1981
Accession Number 188537
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Highlands Hammock State Park. Near the E end of the Park. 27° 22' 0" N 81° 20' 60" W
Description Shrub 1.5 m tall.
Habitat Sand pine [Pinus clausa] scrub.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector J. Popenoe 2002
with R.E. Roberts
Collection Date 24 May 1981
Accession Number 160251
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : 0.25 mi. S of Canal Road on Rocky Point Road. T29S, R28E, Sec. 5.
Habitat Very dry Carya floridana - oak - Lyonia scrub.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector K. R. DeLaney 1787
Collection Date 22 Jun 1988
Accession Number 198161
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1999
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Lake Ruth North (High74). T35S, R29E, Sec. 18.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector S. P. Christman 611
Collection Date 07 May 1986
Accession Number 224626
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , St. Lucie Co. : Port St. Lucie, ca. 0.5 mi. W of FL 707 on Walton Road, W of Walton, S of Fort Pierce. 27° 18' 0" N 80° 15' 22" W
Description Small tree to 3 m.
Habitat Coastal scrub.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector R. P. Wunderlin
with B.F. Hansen, C. vanHoek
Collection Date 26 Sep 1985
Accession Number 188465
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: P. Genelle & G. Fleming, 13-Apr-1978
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Ca. 2.5 mi. S of Frostproof, US 27A. 27° 44' 45" N 81° 31' 50" W
Description Shrubs to 1.8 m tall; flower clusters numerous, few flowers opening at a time.
Habitat White sand with scrub oaks and Certiola, with Pinus clausa overhead.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 25120
Collection Date 15 Jun 1962
Accession Number 53450
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Ca. 1 mi. SE of Marco Island on Horrs Island, W end to center. T52S, R26E, Sec. 22, S½. 25° 58' 0" N 81° 43' 0" W
Habitat Oak scrub.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 11825
with R.P. Wunderlin, C. Courtney
Collection Date 28 Dec 1988
Accession Number 199341
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia lacuum Small - Determined By: Lakela,
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: P. Genelle & G. Fleming, 13 Apr 1978
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Lake Co. : Ca. 5 mi. N of Cassia. 28° 52' 60" N 81° 27' 0" W
Habitat Open Pinus clausa - Ceratiola scrub with much scrub oak.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 9859
with G.R. Cooley
Collection Date 17 May 1960
Accession Number 19857
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Horr's Island, Caxambas Pass, S of Goodland. 25° 55' 29" N 81° 38' 44" W
Habitat Sand and shell bluff; coastal strand.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 31402
with F. Almeda, L. Pardue
Collection Date 11 May 1968
Accession Number 82983
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Marco Island, Caxambas Pass, Observation Tower area. 25° 54' 39" N 81° 41' 52" W
Habitat Hammock.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 29081
with D. Laker
Collection Date 20 Aug 1965
Accession Number 66166
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Marco Island, S of FL 92, Balmoral Road, w of Goodland junction. 25° 55' 29" N 81° 38' 44" W
Habitat Cleared area with pioneer vegetation in bare sand; marginal hammock with Sabal palmetto.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 28693
Collection Date 29 May 1965
Accession Number 64932
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Private property on Kelso Road near Lake Thonotossassa. T28S, R20E, Sec. 10.
Habitat Sandhill, dry disturbed ground.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector C. vanHoek
Collection Date 27 Jul 1986
Accession Number 189695
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: P. Genelle & G. Fleming, 13 Apr 1978
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Vicinity of Josephine Creek and US 27, S of Kuhlman. 27° 22' 60" N 81° 24' 0" W
Description Shrub apparently colonial from deep branching stems.
Habitat ow, disturbed white sand scrub; Ceratiola ericoides with scattered, small Pinus clausa, Quercus chapmanii, Q. geminata, Q. myrtifolia, Garberia heterophylla, Osmanthus megacarpus, Sabal etonia, Lyonia ferruginea, Vitis rotundifolia, Bumelia [Sideroxylon] sp., Smilax sp., Geobalanus [Licania], Selaginella arenicola, Rhynchospora megalocarpa, Bejaria racemosa, and Ximenia americana.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 11054
with O. Lakela
Collection Date 25 Jun 1962
Accession Number 46453
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , St. Lucie Co. : W of Intercoastal Waterway, near northern boundary, off US 1, N of St. Lucie.
Description Sterile shrubs.
Habitat High ridge; thicket of scrub oaks and sand pine [Pinus clausa].
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 25222
Collection Date 28 Jul 1962
Accession Number 83919
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Along W side of US 27, 2.4 mi. NNW of Lake Placid, overlooking Lake June in Winter. T36S, R29E, Sec. 25, NW¼ of NE¼. 27° 55' 35" N 82° 30' 54" W
Habitat Oak scrub with scattered Pinus clausa.
Reproductive State Bud Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 6407
with R.P. Wunderlin, D. Richardson
Collection Date 25 Sep 1979
Accession Number 144670
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1983
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Along US 27, 0.2 mi. S of junction with FL 731, 1.2 mi. E of Venus, 2.2. mi. N of the Glades County line. T39S, R30E, Sec. 20, SE¼ of SE¼. 27° 4' 0" N 81° 20' 60" W
Habitat Sandy road bank in county's southernmost, small, heavily-disturbed remnant of sand pine [Pinus clausa] scrub.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 6111
with D. Richardson
Collection Date 26 Jul 1979
Accession Number 145213
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: P. Genelle & G. Fleming, 13 Apr 1978
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Ca. 2.5 mi. S of Frostproof, US 27A. 27° 44' 45" N 81° 31' 50" W
Description Shrubs to 1.8 m tall; flower clusters numerous, few flowers opening at the same time.
Habitat White sand with scrub oaks and Ceratiola, with Pinus clausa overhead.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 25096
Collection Date 26 May 1962
Accession Number 53453
Image 53453.jpg
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : 1.5 mi. N of FL 70, near SW corner of Lake Placid. T37S, R29E, Sec. 26, NE¼ of SE¼.
Habitat White sand scrub.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 6074
with D. Richardson
Collection Date 26 Jul 1979
Accession Number 145268
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: D. Stark,
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park. N side of Lake June Road, NW on highest point of land opposite Bonnie Road. T37S, R29E, Sec. 3, SW¼ of SW¼. 27° 51' 0" N 81° 55' 0" W
Habitat Scrub on old rosemary [Ceratiola] bald.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector D. Stark
Collection Date 26 Apr 2001
Accession Number 233598
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Archbold Biological Station. 8 mi. S of Lake Placid, along firelane, 0.25 mi. W of primitive road 1.1 mi. N of W end of paved road between stakes 242 and 241. T38S, R30E, Sec. 8. 27° 10' 53" N 81° 21' 7" W
Habitat White sand scrub.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 6666
with A. Arcuri, D. Richardson
Collection Date 16 Jan 1979
Accession Number 143448
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Ca. 4.5 mi. SE of Lake Placid, 1 mi. NNW of Parker Island. T37S, R30E, Sec. 15, NW¼ of SE¼. 30° 7' 52" N 85° 36' 12" W
Habitat White sand scrub, with Pinus clausa, Lyonia ferruginea, Quercus inopina, Q. myrtifolia, Q. chapmanii, Serenoa repens, Polygonella myriophylla.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 5387
with J. Hansen, T.S. Cochrane, B. Cochrane
Collection Date 17 Apr 1979
Accession Number 142946
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: P. Genelle & G. Fleming, 13 Apr 1978
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Vicinity of the Great Masterpiece, Lake Wales.
Description Frequent; low shrubs.
Habitat Understory; sand ridge with open forest; with bluejack oak [Querucs incana], dispersed with pine, Crataegus, Bumelia [Sideroxylon], Gordonia, Vaccinium, and Lyonia.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 25202
Collection Date 28 Jul 1962
Accession Number 47868
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small - Determined By: Lakela,
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Near De Soto City.
Habitat Sandhills.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector J. K. Small 12629
with E.T. Wherry
Collection Date 20 May 1925
Accession Number 18543
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Avon Park.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector J. K. Small
with E. West
Collection Date 04 Sep 1934
Accession Number 17197
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lanuginosa (Michx.) Pers.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: Lakela,
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : E side of Brooksville, Mount Fair Avenue. 28° 33' 19" N 82° 23' 16" W
Description One [plant] seen, ca. 3 m high; bark smooth brownish gray.
Habitat Margin of secondary oak - hickory - Magnolia wood.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 9458
Collection Date 03 Sep 1959
Accession Number 14969
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lacuum Small
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : De Soto City.
Habitat Scrub.
Reproductive State Bud Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector J. K. Small
Collection Date May 1928
Accession Number 19187
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lanuginosa (Michx.) Pers.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, Oct 2000
Locality USA. Florida , Duval Co. : Jacksonville, Riverside Drive, between I-95 and Acousta Bridge, N roughly 6–8 blocks, McCoys Creek area. 30° 21' 12" N 81° 23' 22" W
Habitat Disturbed area.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector D. M. Krofta
Collection Date 05 Jul 1988
Accession Number 202018
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Orange Co. : In Doctor Phillips development overlooking Spring Lake, 1.5 mi. NE of Doctor Phillips. T23S, R28E, Sec. 26, SW¼. 28° 3' 33" N 82° 19' 4" W
Habitat Remnant sand pine [Pinus clausa] scrub.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 8715
with D.R. Lindsey
Collection Date 25 Aug 1981
Accession Number 157359
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lanuginosa (Michx.) Pers.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1986
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Lake Co. : Lake Griffin State Park. 28° 4' 60" N 81° 58' 60" W
Description Completely unarmed.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector R. F. Daubenmire
with J. Daubenmire
Collection Date 26 Aug 1983
Accession Number 180081
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Lakemont; NW corner of Lakemont Drive and FL 17. T34S, R29E, Sec. 6, 7. 27° 32' 35" N 81° 27' 13" W
Habitat Open sand pine [Pinus clausa] scrub.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 9125
with J. Beckner
Collection Date 05 Sep 1981
Accession Number 158480
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Marion Co. : Ocala National Forest. 2.5 mi. N of junction with FL 40 on FL 19, then 0.4 mi. E on National Forest Road 71. T14S, R26E, Sec. 37, F.M. Arredondo Grant. 29° 11' 14" N 82° 8' 24" W
Habitat White sand scrub.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 6555
with A. Arcuri, B.F. Hansen, D. Richardson
Collection Date 18 Dec 1978
Accession Number 141933
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Lake Co. : 0.3 mi. S on C-455 from junction with FL 561.
Description Small tree to 3 m.
Habitat Edge of woods.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 6637
with J. Beckner, C. Patton
Collection Date 30 Dec 1978
Accession Number 134955
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Tiger Creek Sanctuary. George Cooley Nature Trail; 2.2 mi. SE of Babson Park. T31S, R28E, Sec. 3, SE¼ of SE¼.
Habitat Dry scrub.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 5103
with R.P. Wunderlin, A. Arcuri
Collection Date 24 Feb 1979
Accession Number 143767
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Ca. 1 mi. SW of Kuhlman, just S of Lake Josephine along Lake Josephine Road. T35S, R29E, Sec. 33, NE¼ of SE¼. 27° 22' 60" N 81° 24' 0" W
Habitat White sand scrub with Pinus clausa, Carya floridana, Persea humilis.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 5799
with D. Richardson
Collection Date 21 Jun 1979
Accession Number 143011
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia lanuginosa (Michx.) Pers. oblongifolia Nutt. R. B. Clark
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: P. Genelle & G. Fleming, 13 Apr 1978
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Lake Placid.
Reproductive State
Elevation 15 to ft
Specimen Notes
Collector G. R. Cooley 766
Collection Date 27 Jan 1951
Accession Number 164641
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Osceola Co. : Ca. 1.5 mi. N of the Polk County line, 5 mi. of Intercession City. T25S, R27E, Sec. 26, SW¼. 27° 56' 60" N 81° 42' 0" W
Habitat Sand pine [Pinus clausa] community.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector W. F. Grey
Collection Date 06 Oct 1992
Accession Number 206513
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Tiger Creek Sanctuary. Wakeford Road entrance, ca. 3.5 mi. E of Babson Park. T30S, R29E, Sec. 31, NW¼ of NW¼.
Habitat Sandhill and scrub on low hills.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 5304
with J. Hansen, D. Richardson
Collection Date 13 Apr 1979
Accession Number 141831
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Pasco Co. : Just W of Blanton on US 41, ca. 2 mi. E of I-75. 28° 23' 60" N 82° 13' 60" W
Habitat Edge of moist ravine hammock.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 5316
with R. Hilsenbeck, T. Wunderlin, P. Hilsenbeck
Collection Date 21 Jul 1974
Accession Number 112051
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Lake Co. : Along W side of FL 19, 0.25 mi. S of junction with FL 441 in Tavares. T19S, R26E, Sec. 29, NW¼ of SW¼. 28° 48' 15" N 81° 43' 32" W
Description Shrub 2.5 m tall.
Habitat Weedy thicket.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 8132
with R.P. Wunderlin, D. Richardson
Collection Date 23 Mar 1981
Accession Number 154660
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , St. Lucie Co. : Just S of the Indian River County line along US 1.
Description Single-stemmed shrub to 2.5 m tall.
Habitat Disturbed area of white sand, Pinus clausa scrub.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes Sheet 2 of 2.
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 11092
with O. Lakela
Collection Date 27 Jul 1962
Accession Number 53474
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , St. Lucie Co. : Just S of the Indian River County line along US 1. 27° 19' 21" N 80° 32' 38" W
Description Single-stemmed shrub to 2.5 m tall.
Habitat Disturbed area of white sand, Pinus clausa scrub.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes Sheet 1 of 2.
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 11092
with O. Lakela
Collection Date 27 Jul 1962
Accession Number 53385
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. - Determined By: R. D. Whetstone, 1983
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Withlacoochee State Forest. McKethan Park. 28° 21' 0" N 81° 49' 0" W
Habitat Dry, sandy woods.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector R. Lassiter 72
with J. Lassiter
Collection Date 02 Sep 1978
Accession Number 144335
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: Corogin, 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1995
Locality USA. Florida , Manatee Co. : South Fork State Park. T33S, R21E, Sec. 7.
Description Shrub/small tree to 9 m; occasional; flower whitish, 3–many in axillary cymes; fruit a blackish berry.
Habitat Xeric hammock.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector R. Owens
Collection Date 16 May 1992
Accession Number 207839
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Tomoka State Park. Ca. 150 m due N of the Old Dixie Highway bridge at the Tomoka River. 29° 20' 33" N 81° 5' 9" W
Description Small, erect tree to ca. 15 cm dbh, ca. 6 m tall.
Habitat Low river bluffs.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector J. M. Kunzer 1321
Collection Date 15 Jan 2006
Accession Number 254557
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Georgia , Liberty Co. : Along Medway River, Fort Morris State Historic Site, Sunbury.
Description Samples collected from eight individuals; this collection from plant no. 6.
Habitat Partly wooded area fringing marsh.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector J. R. Allison 12116
Collection Date 22 Jul 1999
Accession Number 256834
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: K. M. Meyer, 2007
Locality USA. Florida , Marion Co. : Ocala National Forest. 0.1 mi. on Forest Service Road 22, off FL 19; Salt Springs Marina Road. 29° 20' 51" N 81° 44' 3" W
Description Tree, branches armed with thorns; leaves reddish brown, tomentose.
Habitat Pine and oak forest.
Reproductive State Bud
Elevation 42 to m
Specimen Notes
Collector K. M. Meyer 95
with A. Townesmith
Collection Date 19 May 2007
Accession Number 257292
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Florida , Martin Co. : Jonathan Dickinson State Park. SE area.
Habitat Dry sand pine [Pinus clausa] scrub.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector R. O. Woodbury
with R. Roberts
Collection Date Jun 1988
Accession Number 260362
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. ITL [Integrate-Transfer-Launch] Area; E side of pond. 28° 31' 59" N 80° 35' 46" W
Habitat Marsh edge.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector P. A. Schmalzer
with T. Kozusko
Collection Date 04 Apr 2011
Accession Number 262448
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Florida , Marion Co. : Silver River State Park. Silver Springs. 29° 12' 33" N 82° 2' 27" W
Description Shrub 1.3 m tall.
Habitat White sand oak scrub; with Quercus laevis, Q. myrtifolia, Licania michauxii, Diospyros virginiana, Amsonia ciliata, and Asimina spp.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector J. Hubbard 743
Collection Date 04 May 2007
Accession Number 264224
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Georgia , Glynn Co. : Jekyll Island State Resort Park; S end of island, S of the intersection of Macy Lane and St. Andrews Road, SE of Brunswick.
Description Frequent.
Habitat Dry, sandy soil of dune area.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector J. R. Allison 12195
Collection Date 03 Sep 1999
Accession Number 273253
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Georgia , Chatham Co. : Near parking area for S part of Tybee Beach, Tybee Island. 31° 59' 15" N 80° 51' 7" W
Description Several trees.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector J. R. Allison 12108
Collection Date 21 Jul 1999
Accession Number 273255
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Georgia , Chatham Co. : Fort Pulaski National Monument, E of Savannah. 32° 1' 59" N 80° 53' 54" W
Description Fertile sapling.
Habitat Semi-open flat with much Juniperus virginiana and shell fragments in the soil.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector J. R. Allison 12104
Collection Date 21 Jul 1999
Accession Number 273256
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Georgia , Chatham Co. : Ossabaw Island State Wildlife Management Area; NE edge o island, along both sides of an unnamed extension of Bradley Road, well NE of the junction with Main (Beach) Road, S of Savannah. 31° 48' 42" N 81° 2' 30" W
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector J. R. Allison 12135
Collection Date 27 Jul 1999
Accession Number 273251
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Georgia , McIntosh Co. : Above the high, left bank of Lewis Creek, across the creek from Lewis Island; Halfmoon Bluff.
Habitat Sandy soil, with some associates such as Erythrina and Cercis suggesting a circumneutral reaction.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector J. R. Allison 12329
Collection Date 03 Nov 1999
Accession Number 273252
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Georgia , McIntosh Co. : Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, NNE of Darien; ca. 2.4 mi. by road from the W Refuge entrance following the self-guided drive.
Description Scattere over site, this collection from a small, spreading tree.
Habitat Abandoned WWII airfield now succeeded by a distinctive plant commuinity with the physiognomy of a rock outcrop ecosystem ("asphalt glades").
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector J. R. Allison 12188
Collection Date 02 Sep 1999
Accession Number 273258
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 17 Oct 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Turtle Mound.
Habitat Low hammock.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector M. Mulvania
Collection Date 14 Aug 1929
Accession Number 281556
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 17 Oct 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Ormond Beach. 29° 16' 60" N 81° 2' 60" W
Habitat Beach dunes.
Reproductive State Fertile
Specimen Notes
Collector M. Mulvania
Collection Date 26 Aug 1929
Accession Number 281553
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Crooked Lake Sandhill, Polk County Environmental Lands. 27° 48' 46" N 81° 32' 58" W
Habitat Sandhill community with yellow sand.
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector J. R. Campbell 5
Collection Date 18 Jun 2015
Accession Number 283128
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Hickory Lake Scrub. 27° 41' 50" N 81° 32' 19" W
Habitat Oak scrub.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector J. R. Campbell 39
Collection Date 08 Jul 2015
Accession Number 283919
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 17-Oct-2015
Locality USA. Florida , Marion Co. : Oklawaka River, Moss Bluff. 29° 2' 34" N 81° 55' 45" W
Reproductive State Bud
Specimen Notes
Collector C. F. Caudle 2006
with M.L. Gilbert, M.S. Tisdale
Collection Date 06 Apr 1963
Accession Number 281541
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 17 Oct 2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Locality USA. Florida , Osceola Co. : Poinciana. 28° 8' 25" N 81° 27' 30" W
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector M. L. Gilbert
Collection Date 25 Aug 1984
Accession Number 281542
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 17-Oct-2015
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Camp Flaming Arrow.
Reproductive State Fruit
Specimen Notes
Collector M. L. Gilbert
Collection Date 13 Oct 1984
Accession Number 281538
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: C. vanHoek, 2016
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : Floridiana Beach. 27° 56' 44" N 80° 29' 53" W
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector C. F. Caudle
with M.L. Gilbert, M.S. Tisdale, et al.
Collection Date 27 Jun 1964
Accession Number 288237
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapindaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, Mar 2017
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Marco Island, high road. 25° 58' 21" N 81° 43' 44" W
Description Shrub 2 m tall; leaves rusty tomentose beneath.
Habitat Open, very dry area with scrub vegetation such as Quercus geminata.
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector unknown
Collection Date 1972
Accession Number 292155
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapindaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, Apr 2017
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Marco Island. 25° 58' 21" N 81° 43' 44" W
Description Shrub or small tree to 9 m; inflorescence a cluster of axillary flowers; corolla 5-parted, white.
Habitat Soil sandy, over Tamiami limestone.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector J. Browder
Collection Date 29 Mar 1969
Accession Number 293101
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L.
Locality USA. Florida , St. Johns Co. : Lake Dosson. 30° 10' 5" N 81° 21' 28" W
Habitat Coastal uplands, beach dune.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector M. Canepa
Collection Date 22 Nov 2017
Accession Number 296120
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 07-Apr-2021
Determination History
Sideroxylon alachuense L. C. Anderson
Locality Florida, Duval Co., Contact USF Herbarium if additional information is required.
Description Single-trunked tree ca. 34 ft. tall, 26.75 in. dbh; leaf undersides covered with silvery hairs.
Habitat Obviously an old remnant of original vegetation; with some Carya glabra, Vaccinium arboreum, and Quercus laurifolia.
Reproductive State
Elevation 12 to ft
Specimen Notes
Collector J. Ingram
with C. Hubbuch
Collection Date 27 Apr 2018
Accession Number 299378
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 07-Apr-2021
Determination History
Sideroxylon alachuense L. C. Anderson
Locality Florida, Duval Co., Contact USF Herbarium if additional information is required.
Description Two-trunked ca. 32 ft. tall, with a 32.5 in. dbh for the largest trunk; leaf undersides are covered with silvery hairs.
Habitat River floodplain; obviously an old remnant of the original vegetation along with some old Quercus laurifolia.
Reproductive State
Elevation 9 to ft
Specimen Notes
Collector J. Ingram
with C. Hubbuch
Collection Date 27 Apr 2018
Accession Number 299379
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Sideroxylon tenax
Family Name Sapotaceae
Currently Accepted Name Sideroxylon tenax L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, Aug 2022
Determination History
Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd.
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Marco.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector A. E. Perkins
Collection Date 11 Mar 1934
Accession Number 303546
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