Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
437287

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Miss. Ém. Laurent 1: 241 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436619



Common Names

  • Winged Salacia
  • Salacia alata
  • Salacia alatus


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Description

Salacia alata (also called African Salacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salacia alata var. alata
Salacia alata var. superba N.Hallé

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellowish-green, with a white center. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: thin, green, and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia alata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to plant in spring or autumn, and to water regularly.

Where to Find Salacia alata

Salacia alata is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests.

Salacia alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia alata?

Salacia alata

What is the common name of Salacia alata?

Winged Salacia

Where is Salacia alata native to?

India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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,