Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
alveolata
ID:
437285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Louis ex R.Wilczek

Source:
ksu

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 26: 416 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436617



Common Names

  • Alveolate Salacia
  • Salacia alveolata
  • Salacia alveolatus


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Description

Salacia alveolata (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 alveolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes and as an anti-inflammatory.

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 alveolata 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 alveolata

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

Salacia alveolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia alveolata?

Salacia alveolata

What is the common name of Salacia alveolata?

Honeycomb Salacia

Where is Salacia alveolata 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,

References

Jean Laurent Prosper Louis (1903-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Louis' in the authors string.
Rudolf Wilczek (1903-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wilczek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431151-1: Based on the initial data import