Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
501606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 127 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500938



Common Names

  • Saurauia pendula
  • Pendula Saurauia
  • Hanging Saurauia


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Description

Saurauia pendula (also called Weeping saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Actinidiaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saurauia pendula is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia pendula is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Saurauia pendula

Saurauia pendula can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Saurauia pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia pendula?

Saurauia pendula

What is the common name of Saurauia pendula?

Pendulous saurauia

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia pendula?

Tropical forests

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,