Description
Saurauia tristyla (also called Tristyla Saurauia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands, forests, and meadows. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape and the flowers are white or yellow in color.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saurauia tristyla is a small, yellow, cup-shaped structure with three petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped structure with a long, thin tail. The seedling is a small, green, triangular-shaped structure with a long, thin tail.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia tristyla is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-woody stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Saurauia tristyla
Saurauia tristyla is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.