Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.DC.) Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 93 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435443
Common Names
- Sageraea elliptica
- Elliptic Sageraea
- False Agave
Description
Sageraea elliptica (also called 'Elliptic Sageraea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is a tree.
Uses & Benefits
Sageraea elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sageraea elliptica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sageraea elliptica is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Sageraea elliptica
Sageraea elliptica is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Sageraea elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sageraea elliptica?
Sageraea elliptica
What is the common name of Sageraea elliptica?
Elliptic sageraea
What is the natural habitat of Sageraea elliptica?
Dry deciduous forests and scrublands
Species in the Sageraea genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
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Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,