Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
xylantha
ID:
500837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf ex Baker f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 56: 162 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500169



Common Names

  • Saurauia xylantha
  • Woody Saurauia
  • Woody Saurauia


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Description

Saurauia xylantha (also called Saurauia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is found in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia xylantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saurauia xylantha is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia xylantha is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in secondary forests and open areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Saurauia xylantha

Saurauia xylantha can be found in the tropical forests of Central America and Mexico.

Saurauia xylantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia xylantha?

Saurauia xylantha

What is the common name of Saurauia xylantha?

Woody-Stalked Saurauia

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia xylantha?

Saurauia xylantha is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests.

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317339-1: Based on the initial data import