Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
altiterra
ID:
494257

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 3: 1392 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493589



Common Names

  • Saurauia Altiterra
  • Altiterra Pitcher Plant
  • Altiterra Sarracenia


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Description

Saurauia altiterra (also called Highland Saurauia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the Actinidiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands. It has alternate, pinnate leaves and yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia altiterra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saurauia altiterra has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia altiterra can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plant should be divided into several sections with each section having at least one growing point.

Where to Find Saurauia altiterra

Saurauia altiterra is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Saurauia altiterra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia altiterra?

Saurauia altiterra

What is the common name of Saurauia altiterra?

Highland Saurauia

What is the family of Saurauia altiterra?

Actinidiaceae

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,