Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
altissima
ID:
502016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zipp. ex Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 108 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501348



Common Names

  • Saurauia altissima
  • Tallest Saurauia
  • Altissima Saurauia


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Description

Saurauia altissima (also called 'Climbing Sauropus', among many other common names) is a climbing shrub, native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows up to 5 m tall and has simple, alternate, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia altissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saurauia altissima is a small, white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and slightly curved seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia altissima is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Saurauia altissima

Saurauia altissima is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Saurauia altissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia altissima?

Saurauia altissima

What is the common name of Saurauia altissima?

Tall Saurauia

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia altissima?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Saurauia genus

Saurauia warenensis, Saurauia squamifructa, Saurauia subspinosa, Saurauia tafana, Saurauia verheijenii, Saurauia tayabensis, Saurauia trichophora, Saurauia vallium, Saurauia siporensis, Saurauia momiensis, Saurauia occulta, Saurauia oblancilimba, Saurauia nabirensis, Saurauia kajewskii, Saurauia homotricha, Saurauia idenburgensis, Saurauia meridensis, Saurauia javanica, Saurauia knemifolia, Saurauia purgans, Saurauia purpurellifolia, Saurauia obvallatoides, Saurauia schmutzii, Saurauia seibertii, Saurauia simplex, Saurauia raimondiana, Saurauia oroquensis, Saurauia pentapetala, Saurauia pleurotricha, Saurauia plurilocularis, Saurauia poolei, Saurauia dielsiana, Saurauia eburnea, Saurauia excurrens, Saurauia fasciculata, Saurauia fimbriata, Saurauia fragrans, Saurauia fraseri, Saurauia gigantifolia, Saurauia emarginata, Saurauia albiflora, Saurauia capitulata, Saurauia chocoensis, Saurauia collina, Saurauia congestiflora, Saurauia cordata, Saurauia alloplectifolia, Saurauia alpicola, Saurauia angica, Saurauia archboldiana,

Species in the Actinidiaceae family

Actinidia persicina, Actinidia acuminata, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia callosa, Actinidia chengkouensis, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia chrysantha, Actinidia cylindrica, Actinidia eriantha, Actinidia farinosa, Actinidia fasciculoides, Actinidia fortunati, Actinidia fulvicoma, Actinidia glauco-callosa, Actinidia grandiflora, Actinidia hemsleyana, Actinidia henryi, Actinidia holotricha, Actinidia hubeiensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia jijiangensis, Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia laevissima, Actinidia lanceolata, Actinidia latifolia, Actinidia liangguangensis, Actinidia lijiangensis, Actinidia linguiensis, Actinidia longicarpa, Actinidia macrosperma, Actinidia melanandra, Actinidia melliana, Actinidia obovata, Actinidia pentapetala, Actinidia pilosula, Actinidia polygama, Actinidia rongshuiensis, Actinidia rubricaulis, Actinidia rubus, Actinidia rudis, Actinidia rufa, Actinidia rufotricha, Actinidia sabiifolia, Actinidia sorbifolia, Actinidia stellatopilosa, Actinidia strigosa, Actinidia styracifolia, Actinidia suberifolia, Actinidia tetramera,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Alexander Zippelius (1797-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zipp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829285-1: Based on the initial data import