Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
502020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(I): 242 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501352



Common Names

  • Saurauia angustifolia
  • Narrow-leaved Saurauia
  • Angustifolia Saurauia


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Synonyms

  • Saurauia leucocarpa angustifolia Buscal. [unknown]
  • Saurauia anisopoda Turcz. [unknown]
  • Saurauia leucocarpa veranii Buscal. [unknown]
  • Saurauia leucocarpa anisopoda Buscal. [unknown]

Description

Saurauia angustifolia (also called 'Indian Sauropus', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub, native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows up to 10 m tall and has simple, alternate, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saurauia angustifolia 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 angustifolia 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 angustifolia

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

Saurauia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia angustifolia?

Saurauia angustifolia

What is the common name of Saurauia angustifolia?

Narrow-Leaf Saurauia

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia angustifolia?

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