Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pseudostrigillosa
ID:
1221203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buscal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Malpighia 26: 324 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220541



Common Names

  • False Strigillose Saurauia
  • Saurauia pseudostrigillosa
  • False Strigillose Whiteberry


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Description

Saurauia pseudostrigillosa (also called False-striped Saurauia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 2 m. It has large, oval-shaped leaves with wavy margins and small white flowers. It grows in tropical forests, woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia pseudostrigillosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saurauia pseudostrigillosa has white to pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia pseudostrigillosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Saurauia pseudostrigillosa

Saurauia pseudostrigillosa is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Saurauia pseudostrigillosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia pseudostrigillosa?

Saurauia pseudostrigillosa

What is the common name of Saurauia pseudostrigillosa?

False-striped Saurauia

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia pseudostrigillosa?

It is native to Colombia and grows in forests, scrub, and grasslands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-500049: Based on the initial data import
Luigi Buscalioni (1863-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buscal.' in the authors string.