Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
magentea
ID:
1333824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danet

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 38: 124 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346278



Common Names

  • Saurauia magentea
  • Magenta Saurauia
  • Magenta Saurauia Plant


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Description

Saurauia magentea (also called Magenta Saurauia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It grows in wet forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 3 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia magentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Saurauia magentea has small, white flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are short, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia magentea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Saurauia magentea

Saurauia magentea can be found in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador.

Saurauia magentea FAQ

What type of plant is Saurauia magentea?

Saurauia magentea is a species of flowering plant in the Actinidiaceae family.

Where does Saurauia magentea grow?

Saurauia magentea is native to Colombia.

What is the lifespan of Saurauia magentea?

Saurauia magentea is an evergreen shrub with a lifespan of several years.

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

Frédéric Danet (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danet' in the authors string.