Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Q.Li & Soejarto
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Fl. China 12: 360 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281900
Description
Saurauia sinohirsuta (also called Sinohirsutous Saurauia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams, usually at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia sinohirsuta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saurauia sinohirsuta has white, cup-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia sinohirsuta is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Saurauia sinohirsuta
Saurauia sinohirsuta is native to Southeast Asia.
Saurauia sinohirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia sinohirsuta?
Saurauia sinohirsuta
What is the common name of Saurauia sinohirsuta?
Hairy Saurauia
What is the natural habitat of Saurauia sinohirsuta?
Forests and woodlands
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
Jian Qiang Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Q.Li' in the authors string.