Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
bussei
ID:
437247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44: 176 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436579



Common Names

  • Salacia bussei
  • Bussei Salacia
  • Salacia Salacia


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Description

Salacia bussei (also called Busse's Salacia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a member of the Celastraceae family and has glossy green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangrove swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia bussei 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salacia bussei var. grandifolia R.Wilczek
Salacia bussei var. bussei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salacia bussei are white, with four petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia bussei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and should germinate in 1-3 months at 15°C. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Salacia bussei

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

Salacia bussei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia bussei?

Salacia bussei

What is the family of Salacia bussei?

Salicaceae

Where is Salacia bussei found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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,