Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
1225109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dyer

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 286 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224447





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Description

Saurauia griffithii (also called Griffith's Saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Actinidiaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saurauia griffithii has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia griffithii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Saurauia griffithii

Saurauia griffithii can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan and in western China.

Saurauia griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia griffithii?

Saurauia griffithii

What are the common names of Saurauia griffithii?

Griffith's Sauropus and Mountain Sauropus

What are the uses of Saurauia griffithii?

Ornamental, medicinal, and culinary

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,