Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
comorensis
ID:
299918

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bojer) Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Franç. Afrique Noire 35: 303 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299250



Common Names

  • Comorensis Saba
  • Saba comorensis
  • Comorensis' Saba


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Synonyms

  • Landolphia comorensis (Bojer ex A.DC.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Landolphia cordata (Klotzsch) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Landolphia dubia Lassia [unknown]
  • Landolphia florida Benth. [unknown]
  • Landolphia mayottensis Pierre ex Poiss. [unknown]
  • Pacouria comorensis (Bojer) Roberty [unknown]
  • Pacouria dubia (Lassia) Pichon [unknown]
  • Pacouria florida Hiern [unknown]
  • Saba florida (Benth.) Bullock [unknown]
  • Vahea comorensis Bojer ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Vahea florida F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia cordata Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Landolphia comorensis florida (Benth.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Landolphia florida comorensis (Bojer ex A.DC.) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Landolphia florida leiantha Oliv. [unknown]
  • Saba comorensis florida (Benth.) Pichon [unknown]
  • Saba comorensis comorensis [unknown]

Description

Saba comorensis (also called 'Comoros Palm', among many other common names) is an evergreen palm tree that can grow up to 15 m tall. It is native to the Comoros Islands and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saba comorensis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Saba comorensis are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saba comorensis 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 mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Saba comorensis

Saba comorensis is native to the Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean.

Saba comorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saba comorensis?

Saba comorensis

What is the common name of Saba comorensis?

Comoros Saba

Where is Saba comorensis found?

Saba comorensis is found in the Comoros Islands.

Species in the Saba genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-181004: Based on the initial data import
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.