Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
1331423

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Briggs

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(4)- (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343877



Common Names

  • Saurauia spinosa
  • Spiny Saurauia
  • Spinose Saurauia


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Description

Saurauia spinosa (also called African saurauia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, linear leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It grows in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia spinosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its wood, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saurauia spinosa is a small, yellow, cup-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia spinosa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Saurauia spinosa

Saurauia spinosa is native to the Himalayas.

Saurauia spinosa FAQ

What are the common names of Saurauia spinosa?

Common names of Saurauia spinosa include spiny saurauia and spiny-fruited saurauia.

What is the scientific classification of Saurauia spinosa?

Saurauia spinosa belongs to the family Actinidiaceae and is a shrub or small tree.

Where is Saurauia spinosa found?

Saurauia spinosa is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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

Marie Briggs (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Briggs' in the authors string.