Saurauia gigantifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantifolia
ID:
434018
Status:
valid
Authors:
Quisumb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 76(3): 49 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433350
Common Names
- Saurauia gigantifolia
- Giant-leaved Saurauia
- Gigantic Saurauia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saurauia gigantifolia (also called Giant-leaved Saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Actinidiaceae. It is native to the Philippines and grows in moist forests at elevations of up to 1,400 m. It is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy, ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia gigantifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saurauia gigantifolia is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saurauia gigantifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Saurauia gigantifolia
Saurauia gigantifolia is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Saurauia gigantifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia gigantifolia?
Saurauia gigantifolia
What is the common name of Saurauia gigantifolia?
Giant-leaved Saurauia
Where does Saurauia gigantifolia grow?
Saurauia gigantifolia is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
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
Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56958-1: Based on the initial data import