Status:
valid
Authors:
Udayan, Yohannan & Pradeep
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 69: 255 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333408
Common Names
- Salacia
- Agasthiamalana
- Tropical Daisy
Description
Salacia agasthiamalana (also called 'Agastya's Salacia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the subtropical regions of East Asia. It has large, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Salacia agasthiamalana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Salacia agasthiamalana are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salacia agasthiamalana is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Salacia agasthiamalana
Salacia agasthiamalana can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.
Salacia agasthiamalana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salacia agasthiamalana?
Salacia agasthiamalana
What is the common name of Salacia agasthiamalana?
Salacia Agasthiamalana
What is the natural habitat of Salacia agasthiamalana?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Salacia genus
Salacia pallescens,
Salacia papuana,
Salacia parkinsonii,
Salacia pachycarpa,
Salacia pallens,
Salacia pachyphylla,
Salacia ovalis,
Salacia opacifolia,
Salacia quadrangulata,
Salacia pynaertii,
Salacia pyriformis,
Salacia regeliana,
Salacia reticulata,
Salacia pyriformioides,
Salacia phuquocensis,
Salacia pierrei,
Salacia platyphylla,
Salacia polyantha,
Salacia mannii,
Salacia macrosperma,
Salacia maingayi,
Salacia majumdarii,
Salacia mamba,
Salacia marginata,
Salacia mayumbensis,
Salacia malabarica,
Salacia longipedicellata,
Salacia longipes,
Salacia macrantha,
Salacia myrtifolia,
Salacia multiflora,
Salacia nitida,
Salacia nitidissima,
Salacia noronhioides,
Salacia membranacea,
Salacia miegei,
Salacia zenkeri,
Salacia rhodesiaca,
Salacia verrucosa,
Salacia villiersii,
Salacia viminea,
Salacia whytei,
Salacia wenzelii,
Salacia vitiensis,
Salacia staudtiana,
Salacia smaliana,
Salacia sororia,
Salacia venosa,
Salacia saigonensis,
Salacia rivularis,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,
References
Regy Yohannan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yohannan' in the authors string.