Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
1252015

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex S.Y.Bao

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 46: 290 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251353



Common Names

  • Salacia aurantiaca
  • Orange Salacia
  • Orange-flowered Salacia


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Description

Salacia aurantiaca (also called Orange Salacia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to the tropical Americas and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salacia aurantiaca has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia aurantiaca is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright spot until they have rooted.

Where to Find Salacia aurantiaca

Salacia aurantiaca is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Salacia aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia aurantiaca?

Salacia aurantiaca

What is the common name of Salacia aurantiaca?

Salacia aurantiaca

Where is Salacia aurantiaca native to?

Central America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50160965: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Shi Ying Bao (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Bao' in the authors string.